University of Maryland Appoints John Stewart as Director of Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has appointed John Stewart, former Chief Risk Officer at BECU (Boeing Employees' Credit Union), as the new director and executive-in-residence for its Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium (SERC). Stewart succeeds Clifford Rossi and brings over three decades of financial services experience to his role. He played a key part in SERC’s development since 2023, including helping establish industry partnerships and training programs. Stewart has extensive expertise across enterprise risk management, credit and operational risk modeling, regulatory frameworks like Basel III, and corporate strategy. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in mechanical and aerospace engineering, which complements his executive experience with technical modeling skills. SERC focuses on applied analytics, practitioner-focused training, and student talent pipelines to strengthen risk governance across sectors. As director, Stewart will lead strategic initiatives for the Consortium, expand its network of industry experts, enhance corporate partnerships, and support continued development in areas such as AI governance, climate risk, supply chain resilience, natural hazards, and geopolitical threats. SERC has grown rapidly since 2023 to become a national leader in applied risk management.
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