06/09/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/09/2025 10:54
Recent operational failures, such as the Iberian Peninsula power outage in April and the closure of London Heathrow airport due to an unexpected fire in March, have underscored the importance of robust local resilience networks. These networks act as both proactive and reactive resilience strategies: they can be used as a platform for professionals to brainstorm and plan for possible risks and threats, or as a communication medium to pacify public panic following operational failures and crises.
The recent launch of London Business Networks for Resilience aims to do just that. It brings together leaders from different operational domains to enhance resilience across the network. Key discussion topics at the launch event in May included the importance of:
As risks and threats become increasingly interconnected, collective action at all societal and business levels is key to overcoming a modern crisis. Local resilience forums are critical to educate communities on the support available to them during a crisis, helping organizations and individuals alike to become more resilient.
Mahum is an Analyst in the Verdantix Risk Management practice. Prior to joining Verdantix, she was a CIO Advisory Analyst at Wavestone, where she gained experience in cyber security, cloud vendor management, and third-party risk management. She holds an MSc in Risk Disaster and Resilience from University College London, as well as a BSc in Business Management with Marketing from The University of Birmingham.