Gartner Expert

Joel Backaler

Director Analyst

Joel Backaler is a Director, Analyst focused on Governance, Risk & Compliance Technology & Analytics specializing in Enterprise Risk Management in the Legal, Risk and Compliance group. He has more than 15 years of experience in the research and advisory industry devoted to corporate enterprise risk management and strategic risk topics. Joel is passionate about helping clients identify their key enterprise risk management technology priorities and leverage the data from their ERM programs to drive stronger insights.

Previous experience

Throughout his career, Joel has partnered with C-Level executives to advise them on their enterprise risk management programs and strategic risk management priorities. Previously, Joel was head of strategy for the enterprise risk management division of a publicly listed risk technology firm. Earlier in his career he held senior advisory roles supporting executives to manage geopolitical, economic and industry related risks. His client experience includes executive engagements across North America, APAC, EMEA and LATAM, and he was previously based in Singapore.

Joel has a deep understanding of how to work with senior business leaders to help identify and support their mission critical priorities when it comes to enterprise risk management. He has authored two books on risk-related topics, "China Goes West" (Geopolitical Risk) and "Digital Influence," (Reputational Risk) which has led to speaking engagements and executive briefings worldwide. Joel is a Fulbright Scholar and is fluent in Mandarin.

Professional background

FiscalNote, Head of Strategy, Global Intelligence/ERM Division, 2 years

Frontier Strategy Group, Director, Global Expansion Risk, 9 years

FrontierView, Managing Director, Geopolitical & Economic Risk Technology, 4 years

Areas of coverage
  • Enterprise Risk Management Program Management

  • Legal and Compliance Technology Planning and Strategy

  • Enterprise Risk Management Process

Education

B.A., Economics & East Asian Studies, Connecticut College

Fulbright Scholar

Certified in Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategy, MIT Sloan

Certified in Global Business Management, Georgetown University

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Applying Artificial Intelligence to Enterprise Risk Management process

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Developing ERM Reporting & Analytics Strategy, Presentations, Metrics & Dashboards

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Using Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) technologies to facilitate enterprise risk management outcomes.

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Leading digital transformation for ERM departments with a process oriented approach

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Understanding how to navigate complex build or buy technology decisions for resource-constrained ERM programs