Chief Risk Officer
PwC
Emmanuelle (Emm) Rivet serves as Chief Risk Officer, overseeing firmwide risk management strategies, operations and risk identification and mitigation, helping the firm to build and maintain trust with clients and deliver quality outcomes. Her focus is on driving the strategic vision of the risk function to be responsive to the needs of clients and the firm while rapidly addressing the fast-changing risk landscape.
A 30-year PwC veteran, Emm has deep global and tech acumen and a strong understanding of client services and firm operations across the lines of service. She has built diverse teams and worked in and across different countries. Most recently, Emm led the global network’s Technology sector, as well as the US Media and Telecommunication sector, supporting teams in developing impactful and innovative solutions that address the industry’s unique challenges and deliver strong business outcomes for clients. With experience in audit, risk and compliance, and consulting, Emm has a deep appreciation for governance matters and is dedicated to helping the firm continue to build trust with clients and stakeholders. She has also held roles on internal governance committees.
Passionate about helping victims of conflict find the ability to succeed, Emm is a supporter of Women for Women International. She serves on the board of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, encouraged by the belief that art transcends a fractured world. She is also a proud opera aficionado and globe-trotting foodie.
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