Paul Griffiths is a Director of Risk Management at the University of Leeds, UK. He has transformed the University's risk management function, taking its maturity level from 2 to 4.5 on the Gartner Risk Management Score maturity model. Paul has introduced revised policies, a strategic risk appetite framework, a new risk management tool, and developed a risk champion community across the University. This has enabled the University to become a smart risk-taker, moving away from a legacy of risk aversion. Paul uses his unique balance of influencing, encouragement, support, and change management know-how to accomplish this. He is often sought after by other institutions and industries in the UK and abroad for advice on enhancing their risk management approaches. His skills include strategic influence, presentation, change management, strategy, and enterprise risk management.