Risk management fundamentals for everyone.

David Tattam is the Chief Research & Content Officer and co-founder of the Protecht Group. David's vision is to redefine the way the world thinks about risk and to develop risk management to its rightful place as being a key driver of value creation in each of Protecht's customers.

David is the driving force in taking Protecht's risk thinking to the frontiers of what is possible in risk management and to support the uplift of people risk capability through training and content.

Prior to Protecht, David was the Chief Risk Officer and Head of Operations for the Australian operations of two global banks. He started his career as a Chartered Accountant and Auditor with Grant Thornton and PwC. He is also the author of A Short Guide to Operational Risk.

David is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand and a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia. He is passionate about risk and risk management and in reaping the value that risk and good risk management can create for any business willing to embrace it.

Michael Howell is the Protecht Group’s Research and Content Lead. He is passionate about the field of risk management and related disciplines, with a focus on helping organisations succeed using a ‘decisions eyes wide open’ approach.

Michael is a Certified Practicing Risk Manager whose curiosity drives his approach to challenge the status quo and look for innovative solutions. Michael harnesses that curiosity in pursuit of risk knowledge, conducting research and developing content to support and advance risk methodology and product design at Protecht.

Michael’s industry experience includes managing risk functions, assurance programs, policy management, corporate insurance, and compliance. 

Hela Ebrahimi is a seasoned Risk Consultant with over 15 years of experience in risk management and legal compliance. She is renowned for her passion and expertise in bringing risk management strategies to life.

Her client portfolio spans diverse industries, including insurance, banking, utilities, not-for-profits, and education, where she collaborates with stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks using Protecht's technology and industry best practices. Hela is affectionately known as a 'risk nerd' due to her deep knowledge and enthusiasm for her field.

Her educational background includes a double degree in Law and Business Management from Western Sydney University, and she is admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Outside of her professional endeavours, Hela dedicates her time as a volunteer Bush Fire Fighter with the NSW Rural Fire Service. She is also a new parent to two beautiful Afghan-born siblings, aged 10 and 7, who recently joined her partner, three dogs, and herself.

Hela's mission is to empower businesses and organizations to achieve their objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and effectively managing risks. She thrives on collaboration, innovation, and excellence and is always eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities for growth.