Guest: James Gellert – Executive Chairman, RapidRatings

Host: Erik Derenne – Director, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network

The macroeconomic conditions of the last 5 years have been tough on businesses.  Between a global pandemic, geopolitical unrest, natural disasters, rising interest rates, inflation and supply chain shortages, it’s no wonder that the financial health of many companies is suffering, and often small and medium-sized private companies have suffered the most.

But what does this all mean for a company’s supply chain?  What risk factors do we need to be aware of when we see signals of poor financial health within our supply base?  How can businesses be better equipped to track and monitor these financial health risk signals to navigate the current economic climate? 

Our guest today, James Gellert, is a recognized international authority on corporate counterparty risk management, supply chain risk, the health of public and private businesses, and US rating regulation.

James began his career in the credit world, working in Debt Capital Markets at multiple global banks, most prominently running business for Deutsche Bank, bringing non-US corporates, financial institutions, and sovereign entities into the US public and private debt capital markets, as well as for issuance of global bonds. Since entering the technology world, he has run four private companies – three in data, risk, and media, and one, an investment banking boutique focused on raising capital and M&A in the financial information services industry. He sold three of these companies and acquired RapidRatings to focus entirely on financial risk for credit and supply chain risk professionals. 

RapidRatings has received awards and accolades for risk management in credit and supply chain, and James Gellert has been awarded the “Pros to Know” title in the supply chain industry.

So, let’s dive in, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. I am your host Erik Derenne, and you’re listening to The Future of Procurement Podcast. 

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