Dr Gavriel (Gav) Schneider is the CEO and Principal Consultant of the Risk 2 Solution Group, Australia’s most awarded integrated risk management business. Recognised as a leader in human-based risk management and the psychology of risk, Dr Gav is the creator of the Presilience® approach, which was honoured in the prestigious AFR Most Innovative Awards in 2021. With a career spanning over 17 countries and a diverse client base ranging from heads of state to schoolteachers, he is a serial entrepreneur who has been running his own businesses since 2001.

Dr Gav is a highly sought-after international speaker and a leading academic in his field. He has held the title of RMIA Risk Leader of the Year in 2023 and Risk Consultant of the Year in 2019. Notably, he is the only Australian to make the IFSEC Global influencers’ top 20 thought leader’s list for four consecutive years and is a finalist in the CEO Magazine – CEO of the Year Award for 2023.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr Gav holds an 8th Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and Jujitsu and has been training for over 40 years. He is also the author of the acclaimed book ‘Can I See Your Hands: A Guide to Situational Awareness, Personal Risk Management, Resilience, and Security.’

Dr Gav’s academic credentials include a Doctor of Criminology, a Certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School, a Master of Technology in Security and Risk Management, a Graduate Diploma in Management (Learning) & Strategic Leadership, and an Advanced Diploma in Integrated Risk. His dedication to both his professional and academic pursuits underscores his commitment to advancing the field of risk management and resilience.

Dr Gav’s extensive experience, innovative approach, and dedication to excellence make him a distinguished leader in the risk management industry and a valuable speaker at the PSG Conference 2024.