Three Lines, One Purpose: Building Trust Through Collaboration

Event Title: Three Lines, One Purpose: Building Trust Through Collaboration

Format: Live webinar - after registration via Eventbrite. Up to 1.5 CPE for attendance.

Synopsis:

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the importance of trust and collaboration across organizational lines has never been more critical. This presentation will explore the concept of the "Three Lines Model", Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Operational Management, and how these functions can work together to build trust and drive organizational success. As the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Audit Executive, we will share insights on how aligning these lines can enhance governance, improve risk management, and foster a culture of transparency and accountability.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding the Three Lines Model in 2025:

• Learn how these functions can complement each other to strengthen organizational governance.

The Power of Collaboration:

• Discover strategies for fostering collaboration between the three lines to enhance risk management and audit processes.

• Explore real-world examples of successful collaboration and the positive impact on organizational trust.

Enhancing Communication and Coordination:

• Identify best practices for improving communication and coordination between the three lines.

• Explore tools and techniques to facilitate effective information sharing and decision-making.

Driving Organizational Success:

• Discover how collaboration between the three lines can lead to improved risk management, audit outcomes, and overall organizational performance.

• Learn how to leverage the strengths of each line to achieve common goals and drive success.

Speakers:

Speaker 1: Sowmya Murthy, Chief Risk Officer Allianz Technology

Risk Leader | Board-Ready Leader | Independent Director and NED Aspirant | Strategy, Risk & Governance | Insurance | Technology | India, UK, Europe | Ex-AXA

As a board-ready executive with over 30 years of global experience across insurance, technology, and risk management, She brings a governance-first mindset shaped by working in highly regulated industries and multinational environments. Currently serving as Chief Risk Officer at Allianz Technology, she provides strategic oversight on enterprise risk, cyber resilience, and regulatory compliance working closely with executive leadership and board-level committees to navigate uncertainty and drive long-term value. Her experience spans both operational transformation and risk governance. She has led cross-border programs in enterprise risk, post-merger integration, and business continuity, engaging regularly with risk and audit committees.

She has a strong grasp of board dynamics and governance expectations, especially in the context of digital disruption, ESG risks, and stakeholder accountability. Her approach blends strategic foresight with a deep understanding of the second and third lines of defence making me particularly effective on risk, audit, ESG, or technology committees.

As an Independent Director aspirant in India or a Non-Executive Director in UK, she offers: • Cross-border regulatory and cultural experience across Europe, UK, and India • Strong boardroom presence with experience in risk advisory at board and C-suite level • Certified in CRISC and trained in corporate governance, strategy, and finance • Passionate advocate for women in leadership and risk culture transformation She is looking to contribute to progressive boards seeking a future-ready, independent voice, especially those navigating risk, transformation, and growth in the evolving Indian and global landscape.

Speaker 2: Ama Gerlach – Head of Internal Audit, Allianz Technology

Ama is an accomplished audit and risk leader with nearly two decades of experience spanning internal audit, compliance, regulatory change, and IT risk management across the global financial services industry.

Currently Head of Internal Audit at Allianz Technology, Ama oversees complex IT risk and assurance engagements for one of the world’s largest insurance and technology service providers. In this role, she drives a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement, ensuring robust governance in an ever-evolving risk landscape.

Her career journey includes senior leadership roles such as Regional Audit Manager at Allianz Technology, Expert in Regulatory & Legal Change Monitoring at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, and Compliance Manager at Munich Re. She began her career at PwC, specialising in fraud investigation and forensic services, giving her a solid foundation in investigative rigor and analytical depth.

Ama’s expertise cuts across IT risk management, regulatory compliance, business ethics, and complex audit delivery. She is recognised for her ability to connect the dots between strategy, regulation, and operational reality turning audit insights into practical, value-adding solutions.

Whether working with boards, senior executives, or global audit teams, Ama brings a calm authority, sharp analytical thinking, and a deep commitment to ethical leadership qualities that make her an engaging voice in the conversations shaping the future of risk, audit, and technology governance.

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