Dawn Freiberger

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ABOUT DAWN FREIBERGER

Director, Corporate Risk & Insurance | Enterprise Risk Leader | Finance StrategistFor nearly a decade, I’ve been navigating the complex world of global risk and insurance for a multinational chemical company. My experience spans everything from structuring multimillion-dollar insurance programs to integrating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) into corporate decision-making.With a background in financial planning & analysis, controllership, and manufacturing accounting, I bring a unique perspective to risk that is rooted in data, operational impact, and real-world business needs. Whether managing claims, structuring multilayered insurance placements, or leading cross-functional processes like ERM, I focus on delivering clear, actionable insights that reduce risk and lower costs. While there is always room for improvement, I am confident in the core competencies I bring to the table: A strategic approach to risk and insurance that brings a proactive, solutions-driven approach to mitigate risk and improve cost. A dedication to excellence and accountability that drives me to consistently deliver accurate, reliable information and to increase the value I add to my stakeholders, whether it\'s by restructuring an insurance program to save 26% over expiring without significantly increasing exposure, refining a process to save time and improve the quality of deliverables, or simply asking how I can serve them better. The agility to pivot and act quickly as needed, while remaining cool and level-headed when events unexpectedly turn. A commitment to making risk management accessible, relevant, and actionable at every level of the organization through engaging leadership: leading by example, building trust, proactively seeking feedback, and taking action that positively impacts the commitment of others. A collaborative mindset because I know the best ideas don\'t form in my own little bubble; by partnering across teams to identify risks and drive smarter decision-making, we all become better.It’s no secret that strong risk management enables a business to protect its people and its assets, improve decision-making, and foster innovation and growth by avoiding costly mistakes, maintaining compliance, and building trust within its ecosystem. What escapes many, though, is that when done right, strong risk management is a competitive advantage. Risk management should empower a business, not slow it down… and my goal is to keep doing just that.