Welcome to the inaugural episode of A Question of Risk — a podcast by CHAS, a Veriforce company. Joining us as your host, Alex Minett, Head of Product and Markets at CHAS, and special guest Ian McKinnon, Managing Director at CHAS, take a deep dive into CHAS’s transformation from a health and safety assessment provider to a leader in supply chain risk management.
About the podcast
Ian shares his career experiences, offering insights into the intricacies of risk management and the fast-paced world of software as a service (SaaS). Together, they tackle the complex challenges involved in managing risk within contemporary supply chains, probing into the strategies for effective risk management.
Episode one of A Question of Risk also explores the rise of the Common Assessment Standard as a tool for supply chain risk management and its real-world implications on construction supply chains. Alex and Ian also reflect on their passion for their work at CHAS.
Learn about
- CHAS’s transformation from a safety assessment provider to a leading specialist in supply chain risk management.
- The challenges and strategies in managing risk in contemporary supply chains.
- The reasons behind the growing importance of the Common Assessment Standard.
- The critical work Alex and Ian do at CHAS.

Your Host
Alex Minett
Head Of Product And Markets At CHAS
Alex is among the leading authorities on risk management in the UK. He has been instrumental in managing safety for landmark initiatives such as the London 2012 Olympics, the construction of Facebook’s Arctic Circle data centres and the world’s largest solar project in Benban, Egypt.
Episode Guest
Ian McKinnon
Managing Director At CHAS
Ian McKinnon has over 25 years of experience driving transformative growth for organisations both in the UK and internationally. His leadership spans a range of industries, from data and SaaS to risk management, where he notably led CHAS’s evolution from a UK-based health and safety verification provider to a leader in supply chain risk management.

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