Summary
At Risk-!n 2026 in Zurich, Rajeev Dutt of Swiss GRC shared a clear message: modern risk is no longer linear but interconnected across compliance, cyber, privacy, audit, and third-party exposure. He stressed that companies should not try to solve everything at once, but begin with their biggest pain point and build from there.
For Dutt, effective compliance depends on evidence, coordination across departments, and the ability to prove what is actually being done. He also highlighted why organizations operating across several countries can no longer manage regulatory change manually.
The takeaway is simple: stronger GRC now depends on visibility, structure, and smart automation.
Insights
At Risk-!n 2026 in Zurich, Rajeev Dutt of Swiss GRC shared a clear message for organizations under pressure: risk can no longer be managed in silos. As cyber threats, regulatory shifts, data privacy concerns and supply chain disruption collide, businesses need a broader and more connected view.
A More Complex Risk Reality
Dutt described today’s environment as one where risk is no longer linear. It is multi-factor, shaped at the same time by risk management, audit, cybersecurity, data privacy and third-party risk. In that context, even a small blind spot can affect the wider value chain and expose a company to serious disruption.
Rajeev Dutt, General Manager for the Middle East and APAC, Swiss GRC
Start Small, Then Build Momentum
Rather than trying to solve everything at once, Dutt recommends starting with the biggest pain point. For many organizations, that begins with regulatory compliance: understanding where they are fully, partially or not compliant, then creating practical action plans to close the gaps. Once one area is stabilized, the company can move to the next with better focus and structure.
Compliance Needs Evidence
One of his strongest points was that compliance cannot be based on assumption. When rules touch multiple departments such as HR, finance or treasury, leaders need evidence from each function to show what is actually being done. That proof makes it possible to assess compliance properly and respond before issues become regulatory problems.
Why Tools Matter More Than Ever
For companies operating across multiple jurisdictions, manual tracking is no longer realistic. That is why Dutt sees automation and operational resilience as essential. Swiss GRC’s approach is built around helping organizations monitor regulatory change, assess obligations across markets and turn compliance into a continuous management process rather than a last-minute reaction.
What is SwissGRC?
Swiss GRC is a software company focused on Governance, Risk & Compliance solutions for organizations worldwide. Its platform helps businesses manage risk, strengthen compliance, and improve operational resilience across complex environments.
The company offers modular products covering areas such as risk management, audit, information security, data protection, and third-party risk. Swiss GRC positions its GRC Toolbox as a scalable solution that can be deployed in cloud or on-premise environments.
Based in Lucerne, Swiss GRC presents itself as a globally active provider with deep expertise in digitalizing GRC processes.
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