Christopher Gallagher is a partner and risk consulting leader at the EY, where he leads a high‑performing team across the UK and Ireland and plays a broader role in shaping and advancing the firm’s risk capabilities. Working collaboratively across sectors and service lines, he supports clients with complex change agendas, driving risk transformation across leadership, sector and industry boundaries.
Christopher has built his career in senior risk consulting and advisory roles and is recognised for his cross‑sector experience and ability to translate risk strategy into practical, enterprise‑wide outcomes. He works closely with executive teams to help organisations build resilient enterprises in an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, while harnessing opportunities from disruption, technology, data and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
He holds a BSc in Pharmacology from the University of Liverpool, bringing a strong analytical foundation to his work with clients.
How Christopher is shaping the future with confidence
Christopher plays a direct role in shaping a confident, forward‑looking future by working with leaders to turn risk into a source of clarity, resilience and long‑term value. He helps organisations navigate uncertainty by redesigning how they govern, manage and respond to change, determining risk keeps pace with strategy, technology and innovation. Through his work, Christopher facilitates clients to make better decisions in complex environments, strengthening trust with stakeholders and supporting sustainable outcomes for people, society and the planet. His focus on data, emerging technology and AI adoption helps organisations not only protect value, but create it — building enterprises that are resilient, inclusive and equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world.