Volker von Widdern
Volker von Widdern is a Partner at Riskonet in South Africa. A Chartered Accountant with an MBA, he focuses on risks that organizations often recognize only when it is too late: failing supply chains, outdated risk models and financial structures that no longer align with operational realities. He is known for his rigorous analysis and direct communication about how organizations lose control of their risks when they continue to rely on stale data and generic risk registers.
Based in South Africa, Volker works with clients across sectors including mining, manufacturing, technology and healthcare. He helps organizations gain deeper insight into their supply chain risks, restructure business continuity programs and redesign insurance programs to better address the risks that truly matter.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Henley Business School
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Chartered Accountant (SA)
Expertise
Within Riskonet, Volker focuses on supply chain risk analysis, business continuity and enterprise-wide risk management. He supports clients with risk finance, insurance program optimization and reinsurance structures, including finite risk models. In addition, he analyzes treasury and investment risks, develops loss data models together with actuarial teams and advises on liability risk analysis.