CAE Club event

Overview

Join us for an inspiring Chief Audit Club session with Gwendolyne Verstraelen, Chief Risk Executive at DAS Insurance.

Gwendolyne will share her perspective on IIA Global’s Risk in Focus 2026 and the evolving role of Internal Audit in Enterprise Risk Management, the recently published position paper of IIA Global.

Drawing on her experience as a CAE, board member, and insurance-industry leader, she will offer practical and strategic insights on:

1.           Which risks highlighted in Risk in Focus 2026 may still be underestimated by Belgian organisations?

2.           How can Internal Audit effectively challenge and support management in Enterprise Risk Management—without taking ownership of risk?

3.           What does an effective dialogue on emerging risks between the board, management and Internal Audit look like?

A valuable exchange for Belgium’s Chief Audit Executives—don’t miss it.

Agenda

Speaker

Gwendolyne Verstraelen is a Senior executive and Board Director with 20 years of experience across risk, governance, compliance, finance and assurance, gained in insurance, financial services and critical infrastructure.

She brings a strong track record of advising Boards and executive teams on complex strategic, regulatory, financial and emerging risks, combining independent judgement with a pragmatic understanding of business priorities. As Chief Risk Officer, Executive Committee member and Board Director, she provides enterprise-wide oversight of risk, compliance and actuarial matters and contributes to strategic decision-making, transformation and long-term resilience. More specific, as a Certified Compliance Officer, she bridges regulatory requirements and business priorities so that governance and compliance frameworks both protect the organisation and enable confident, sustainable decisions.

Her experience includes establishing enterprise risk frameworks, defining risk appetite, strengthening governance and assurance, and navigating emerging issues including AI, cyber security, data governance and third-party risk.

With a foundation in internal and external audit, she brings rigorous financial and analytical discipline, together with the ability to constructively challenge management and translate complexity into clear choices.

She brings to the Board a balanced combination of strategic perspective, governance expertise, financial acumen and independent challenge, supporting sound decision-making, sustainable value creation and organisational resilience.

CAE Club

The CAE Club aims to create a dynamic environment for Chief Audit Executives to connect, engage, and collaborate on matters crucial to their leadership roles. This community is dedicated to amplifying your decision-making process, refining your strategic vision, and building a peer network that supports your professional growth. 

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Disclaimer: Cancellation and no-show policy is applicable in this event. No-show minimum fee €50 according to our Sales Conditions.

Free event only for the CAE Club members.