463:(born 1961) is a leading expert in the field of risk management, recognized as a corporate director, management consultant, best-selling author, and keynote speaker. As the founder and President of James Lam & Associates, a prominent risk management consulting firm established in early 2002, he has made significant contributions to the field. Currently, Lam serves as chair of the risk oversight committee and a member of the audit committee on the board of E*TRADE Financial Corporation, playing an important role in shaping governance practices. He also acts as an independent director and chair of the audit committee of RiskLens, Inc, further solidifying his influence in enhancing risk management strategies across various fields and industries.
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In 2006, he was honored as the honorary president of the Asia
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Lam's expertise continued to be widely recognized. In a 2005 Euromoney survey, he was nominated by clients and peers as one of the world's leading risk consultants. His established role and influence in the sector earned him a spot on
Treasury & Risk Management Magazine's list of the “100 Most
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Lam provides strategic advice to C-level executives and boards on a range of enterprise risk engagements, including strategic, market, credit, operational, and cybersecurity threats. He has performed and achieved extensive and significant work with boards on
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with his wife Pam and their three sons - Brandon, Austin, and
Garrett. By balancing a successful career with family life, he reflects his values regarding the importance of both professional and personal growth.
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from 1995 to 1998, further solidifying his status in the industry. His approaches and strategies at
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Lam's journey reflects a commitment to advancing risk management practices and strategies and signifies the importance of effectively shaping corporate governance within the finance sector.
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Since 1987, James Lam has captivated audiences worldwide, delivering over 200 keynotes and speeches that have provided him the opportunity to share his expertise in risk management.
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Carnegie Mellon University, where he is involved with the CRO Executive Certification Program. His expertise has also led him to lecture at
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Services, where he played a pivotal role in establishing a new capital markets business, and overall, highlighting the importance of risk management in corporate strategy.
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as the subject of a HBS case study. Additionally, he has taught graduate courses in risk management and advanced derivatives at esteemed institutions, such as
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of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. If notability cannot be shown, the article is likely to be
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In recognition of his contributions, Lam was honored as the first person to be named
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Lam has over 100 articles and book chapters to his credit, encompassing a wide range of financial and
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in 1983. Lam furthered his education by receiving an MBA with honors from
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structure, risk appetite policies, and board reporting.
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