Dr Christopher Whittle
Director: ESG & Risk Advisory

About Christopher
With more than 30 years of experience, Christopher has practical expertise in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) advisory and training. A pragmatic leader, he has held executive positions across the Middle East and Africa.
Holding a doctorate in Public Governance and Management from the University of Johannesburg and an MBL from the University of South Africa, Christopher is also a member of the elite panel of consultants at the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA).
A Certified GRI Sustainability Professional, he has co-authored several articles published in peer-reviewed journals. He is an internationally sought-after training facilitator in ESG and Enterprise Risk Management, with more than 15 years of consulting experience in the field.
His experience includes serving on risk and audit committees, acting as a director, and advising clients across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
Areas of Expertise
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Sustainability Strategy and Reporting
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management and Internal Controls
- Board and Risk Committee Advisory
- Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
- ESG Framework Implementation
Qualifications and memberships
- PhD in Public Management and Governance, University of Johannesburg
- Master of Business Leadership, University of South Africa
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