chief risk officer (CRO)
A chief risk officer (CRO) is an executive-level individual responsible for an organization's strategies, objectives, and techniques for handling all types of risk facing the enterprise.
Additional Information
This is a holistic approach to risk that takes into account the company's growth, profit, and revenue. CROs are concerned not only with hazard risk (the traditional realm of risk managers) but also operational and financial risks.
Synonyms
enterprise risk officer
