Hanne Jesca Bax & Michael Sheren: Navigating Risk, Resilience, and Uncertainty

The Collective Impact Podcast — a conversation series spotlighting leaders shaping responsible business from the inside out. Hosted by Marjella Lecourt-Alma, CEO and co-founder of Datamaran, and co-hosted this episode by Datamaran CRO Nick Geurds, the podcast brings candid conversations with executives at the forefront of sustainability, leadership, culture, and long-term value creation.In Episode 2, we explore what leadership looks like when uncertainty is the only constant. Marjella and Nick are joined by Hanne Jesca Bax and Michael Sheren to discuss how organizations can build resilience in the face of ongoing disruption, the qualities leaders need to navigate complexity, and what signals from global capital markets reveal about risk, investment, and long-term value creation. The conversation spans leadership, sustainability, governance, and the evolving expectations placed on businesses operating in an increasingly unpredictable world.This episode features Hanne Jesca Bax (EY) and Michael Sheren (CISL). Hanne Jesca is EY Global Vice Chair for Clients & Industries, where she ensures EY teams stay closely aligned to clients’ critical needs. She focuses on building forward-thinking relationships with C-suite leaders, driving solutions innovation, and improving client experience at scale. She is also a member of the EY Global Executive. Hanne Jesca is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are heard and valued, fostering innovation and growth.Michael Sheren is a global leader in green finance, governance, and sustainable policy. He is a former Senior Advisor at the Bank of England and Co-Chair of the G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group.He is an active investor and board director in green and clean technology companies, with extensive experience as a Non-Executive Director and senior advisor across sectors and jurisdictions. He brings over 25 years of global investment banking experience in New York and London.If you want to stay in the loop on the evolving world of non-financial risk and corporate strategy—from AI and climate to market access and workforce management—join Harbor, our community platform for professionals leading those efforts. Get access to exclusive content, events, and the opportunity to submit questions for future podcast guests.Register for Harbor here: https://lp.datamaran.com/harborFollow Datamaran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datamaran