Dave Cohen is a recognised global thought leader in risk management, organisational resilience, and high-performance leadership. With more than 25 years of experience across business leadership, advisory, and strategic consulting roles, Dave brings a unique blend of practical expertise and academic insight to helping organisations navigate complex and high-stakes environments.
His work focuses on the intersection of risk intelligence, behavioural science, and organisational performance—empowering leaders and teams to anticipate disruption, strengthen resilience, and perform at their best under pressure.
Dave is the President of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM). He is also the Founder and Global Chair of the ISRM Cyber Security Special Interest Group (SIG), where he leads global collaboration on emerging cyber risk challenges.
Recognised as a Life Safety Alliance Top 40 Global Thought Leader in Safety & Security (2025), Dave is also a Security Risk Management Certified Professional (SRMCP) and an Axio360 Certified Practitioner in Cyber Risk Assessment and Cyber Risk Quantification, reflecting his forward-thinking approach to managing risk in an increasingly digital world.
Through his work as a speaker, advisor, and educator, Dave helps organisations elevate their risk capability, strengthen cyber maturity, and build cultures that thrive in uncertainty.