Recognizing Excellence in Risk Leadership and Innovation

Awards& Recognitions

Executive of the Year Award Runner Up
CEO Magazine / 2024

Runner Up for The CEO Magazine Global’s 2024 Executive of the Year Award in the IT & TELCO Category in Sydney.

Top 10 BOSS Most Innovative Companies
AFR / 2021

Risk 2 Solution, a company formed by Dr Gav, placed Top 10 in the Most Innovative Companies list created by  Australian Financial Review (AFR).

Risk Consultant of the Year
RMIA / 2019

Awarded Risk Consultant of the Year by Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) for his contribution to the risk management industry.

Best Security Projects under $500,000
ASIAL / 2018

Risk 2 Academy, formed under Dr Gav, won Australian Security Industry Awards for Best Security Projects under $500,000 held by Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL).

Risk Leader of the Year
RMIA / 2022

Awarded Risk Leader of the Year by Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) for his impactful leadership within the risk management industry.

Regional Finalist - Australian Leadership Excellence Awards
IML / 2016

Nominated to receive the Australian Leadership Excellence Awards by the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML).

Top 20 Global Thought Leader in Security and Fire
IFSEC / 2019 - 2023

Placed Top 20 in the Global Thought Leaders in Security and Fire by International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC) for 4 consecutive years.

Outstanding Leadership Awards Finalist
LEADERSHIP HQ / 2020

Nominated to receive the Outstanding Leadership Awards by Leadership HQ.

Top 30 Global Security Influencer
ISJ / 2024

Placed Top 30 in the list Global Security Influencers 2024 created by International Security Journal (ISJ) and James Thorpe.

Expert Insights Featured Across Global Media Platforms

MediaAppearances

ARTICLE

Dr Gav Schneider, RMIA’s Risk Leader of the Year, shares his expertise on integrating risk management across organisations to proactively identify opportunities and mitigate challenges.

PODCAST

Dr Gav Schneider discusses his experience building Australia’s leading integrated risk business, highlighting the importance of forecasting risks and embracing a proactive approach to both opportunities and disruptions.

PODCAST
Dr Gav Schneider delves into the psychology of risk and its impact on our planning and response mechanisms.
ARTICLE

Dr Gav Schneider introduces the concept of ‘Presilience®’ as a new approach to business strategy and risk management, advocating for a more agile and proactive approach.

PODCAST
Dr Gav Schneider explores the concepts of Resilience, Presilience, and High-Performance Leadership as tools to navigate today’s increasingly complex risk landscape.
PODCAST

Dr Gav Schneider discusses the critical role of situational awareness in effectively managing risk and preventing violence, enhancing safety and security in high-risk environments.

Expert insights on risk, resilience, and leadership

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Insights from Global Stages and Industry Events

Past SpeakingEngagements

Risk & Leadership in a VUCAD World
October 2024 / Sydney

Dr Gav delivered a powerful presentation on "Risk & Leadership in a VUCAD World" for the Westpac Group in Sydney, offering actionable insights on navigating volatility and driving resilient leadership in today’s dynamic environment.

Making Risk and Security Work for You and Your Organisation - Turn Risk to Opportunity
November 2023 / Canberra

At the Protective Security in Government (PSG) Conference 2023, Dr Gav presented "Making Risk and Security Work for You and Your Organisation," sharing strategies on how to turn risk into opportunity for sustainable success.

Security 2025 - A roadmap for the future
October 2021 / Virtual

Dr. Gav Schneider appeared on MySecTV from Brisbane to discuss the Security 2025 Report and the upcoming Protective Security in Government (PSG) Conference, highlighting the urgent need for greater collaboration between government, business, and the security industry to address Australia’s evolving security challenges.

Emerging Trends and Key Findings on the State of Risk Management
September 2023 / Sydney

Dr Gav participated as a panelist at the ISRM Wicked Problems Summit 2023 in Sydney, discussing emerging trends and key findings in risk management alongside industry leaders, with a focus on addressing complex challenges in critical infrastructure.

Complexity and Chaos Theory // Psychology of Risk
November 2019 / Sydney

At the RMIA National Conference 2019, Dr. Gav Schneider delivered a 2-hour workshop titled "Psychology of Risk and the New Risk Leader," where he introduced the concepts of complexity and chaos theory and their impact on risk leadership.

Security Assessment of Trump Shooting
July 2024 / Virtual

Dr. Gav Schneider appeared on the 20Twenty podcast, hosted by Vision Christian Media, in July 2024 to provide expert insights on the security assessment of the Trump shooting, highlighting key lessons in risk management and protective security.

The uncertainty of COVID and what to expect
April 2020 / Brisbane

Dr Gav was interviewed by Alleviate Risk, where he discussed the uncertain times ahead and shared strategies for business leaders to effectively manage crises like COVID-19.

The Intersection of Martial Arts and Business Success
July 2024 / Melbourne

Dr Gav appeared on the Mentor List Podcast, sharing insights on transforming risk into opportunities, enhancing high performance, and the importance of proactive decision-making, resilience, and situational awareness in today’s volatile world.

'Can I See Your Hands' by Dr Gavriel Schneider
July 2023 / Virtual

Dr Gav appeared on Turning Pages: The Security Book Review with Yoyo Hamblen to discuss his book Can I See Your Hands, exploring key concepts of situational awareness, personal risk management, resilience, and security.

Beyond the Incident: Cultivating Opportunity-Centric Safety and Situational Awareness
January 2025 / Virtual

Dr Gav appeared on R2STV with Dave Cohen to discuss "Beyond the Incident: Cultivating Opportunity-Centric Safety and Situational Awareness," sharing real-world insights from a high-stakes incident and exploring how Presilience® can enhance personal and organizational safety in unpredictable situations.

An 'All Hazards' Approach - Increasing Security & Resilience
April 2023 / Virtual

Dr Gav spoke on the final webinar of the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre series, discussing the importance of an 'All Hazards' approach to risk management, enhancing security and resilience for executives and boards ahead of the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Conference 2023.

The Evolving Protective Security Landscape: Insights from Seasoned Industry Professionals
October 2024 / Canberra

At the PSG Conference 2024, Dr Gav moderated the panel discussion "The Evolving Protective Security Landscape," featuring industry experts Damian McMeekin, Matthew Curtis, and Don Williams, to explore emerging trends and challenges in protective security.

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