The Supply Chain Meltdown - How to Protect Against Tariffs and Geopolitical Risk
Global supply chains are on the verge of a meltdown. With rising geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and economic uncertainty, businesses worldwide must prepare for seismic disruptions that could cripple operations, destabilise currencies, and erode financial stability. From the South China Sea and US-China trade disputes to shifting global trade policies, companies must act swiftly to reinforce supply chain resilience and mitigate financial risks before it’s too late.
Join our expert panel as we discuss the most pressing geopolitical threats to global trade in 2025, the devastating impact of tariffs on supply chains, and proactive strategies that businesses can implement to shield themselves from escalating risks.
Our panel of geopolitical, legal, and supply chain experts will share insights and real-world strategies to help organisations navigate uncertainty, mitigate risks, and emerge stronger in an increasingly volatile world.
What You Will Gain:
By attending this session, you will gain critical insights into the geopolitical risks, trade wars, and tariff impacts threatening global supply chains in 2025. Our expert panel will provide practical strategies to safeguard operations, mitigate financial risks, and navigate evolving trade policies. You’ll learn how to enhance supply chain resilience, optimise treasury risk management, and anticipate global disruptions before they escalate. Whether you’re a finance leader, risk strategist, or supply chain decision-maker, this session will equip you with actionable solutions to protect your business and stay competitive in an increasingly volatile world.
Key Topics to be Covered:
- Geopolitical Risks in 2025 – The hidden dangers that could disrupt global trade.
- Tariff Risks & Trade Wars – How new regulations could impact supply chains and financial stability.
- Strategic Risk Management – How businesses can monitor warning indicators and plan ahead.
- Forex Treasury & Risk Training – What finance leaders need to know to mitigate currency exposure.
- Legal & Policy Risks in Global Trade – Understanding the regulatory complexities that will impact international business operations.
- Supply Chain Efficiencies Through Technology – How digital innovations can reduce costs and carbon footprint and improve visibility.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is tailored for business leaders, finance executives, and risk professionals who oversee international trade, treasury, and supply chain risk management.
- Multinational Corporations & Large Enterprises – Treasury teams managing multi-currency operations and geopolitical risk exposure.
- Corporate Treasury Departments – CFOs, treasurers, and risk managers seeking advanced strategies to protect cash flow and financial stability.
- Financial Institutions & Banks – Institutions handling forex transactions, liquidity risks, and hedging solutions.
- Exporters & Importers – Businesses vulnerable to currency fluctuations and trade policy changes.
Meet the Experts:
Host
Sharon Constançon is a trailblazer in the world of forex treasury management, bringing over 40 years of expertise to businesses navigating complex global markets. As South Africa’s first female Chief Forex Dealer, Sharon led innovative solutions and laid the foundation for what has become a vibrant Forex services market in the region. In 2009, she founded Valufin, a global leader in tailored treasury services, empowering companies to manage forex risks confidently and optimise their financial outcomes.
Throughout her career, Sharon has worked with over 200 international companies, helping them address the pitfalls in forex processes, implement effective accounting systems, manage transaction risks, and develop insightful management information. Her strategic approach ensures businesses are equipped to handle currency volatility and achieve financial stability.
A forward-thinker with a deep understanding of technology, Sharon has developed two SaaS platforms: FRM, the cornerstone of Valufin’s treasury services, and Hawk, which delivers advanced intelligent assessments. These innovations exemplify her commitment to driving efficiency and effectiveness in forex treasury management.
Sharon’s career began in the mining sector with a company now part of the Anglo-American Group before transitioning to forex management roles at Blue Circle and Société Générale in Johannesburg. In 1988, she founded Constançon Currencies, a pioneering forex services firm, before shifting her focus to governance and launching businesses in both South Africa and the UK.
In addition to her work in forex, Sharon is a respected voice in governance and boardroom dynamics. She lectures, conducts training, and speaks at global conferences, sharing her expertise on effective board practices and strategic risk management. Sharon’s ability to bridge the worlds of forex and governance makes her a sought-after leader, mentor, and educator in her field.
Guest Speakers
As the Director of Geopolitical Risk at Infortal Worldwide, Dr. Ian Oxnevad leads the firm’s Geopolitical Risk Intelligence & Analysis efforts. Ian’s Geopolitical Risk (GPR) thought leadership informs Infortal Worldwide’s GPR training program, due diligence investigations, and geopolitical risk advisory services.
Dr. Oxnevad is a political scientist and political economist by training, where he combined economics with security studies to examine issues of geopolitical risk, economic warfare, intelligence, terrorism, corporate espionage, and money laundering.
Ian leverages his expertise to advise and train clients on geopolitical and economic risks facing their operations. Ian’s expertise substantively expands Infortal Worldwide’s “boots on the ground” approach to obtain accurate and timely information on geopolitical threats and liabilities. Ian also advises clients on integrating risk intelligence into their operational and strategic planning processes.
Prior to joining Infortal Worldwide, Dr. Oxnevad taught courses on corruption and terrorist financing for the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and at other leading academic institutions. Ian has also routinely consulted with attorneys as an expert witness on cases related to terrorism, persecution, and human rights abuses.
Ian is a prolific author of several articles and books including, a book on terrorist financing in the international banking system: Making a Killing: States, Banks, and Terrorism (Montreal: McGill-Queens University Press, 2021).
Ian holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California and holds a MA in National Security Studies along with degrees in Arabic and English.
Paul Hardy is a highly experienced lawyer and policy adviser with over 25 years of expertise in global trade regulations, government affairs, and legal risk management. As the UK Head of Government Affairs at DLA Piper, he provides strategic policy advice to businesses, public sector organisations, and governments, helping them navigate the complexities of international trade, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border compliance.
Previously serving as Senior EU Legal Adviser to the UK Houses of Parliament and working at the European Commission in Brussels, Paul has played a key role in shaping legal strategies around international trade policies. His deep understanding of global regulatory landscapes, economic agreements, and trade risks makes him uniquely positioned to offer valuable insights on legal and policy challenges affecting global supply chains.
Bruce Trebble is a seasoned expert in global trade, import-export management, and supply chain digitisation, with extensive experience in optimising the movement of goods across international markets. As the CEO of Trebble Trading Limited, he oversees global commodity trading, supply chain certification, and digital transformation initiatives, helping businesses enhance efficiency, transparency, and commercial value in international trade.
Bruce specialises in identifying commodity sources, connecting buyers with producers, and ensuring seamless cross-border trade operations. His work focuses on leveraging cutting-edge digitisation and certification technologies to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and increase visibility across supply chains. Through the latest e-commerce and trade automation platforms, he helps companies streamline operations and improve regulatory compliance in an increasingly complex global trade environment.
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