Edward Bimbuain

Edward Bimbuain currently serves as Vice President and Strategic Risk Consultant at Marsh & McLennan Companies, where he leads the Asia-Pacific region’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Resilience Services. In this pivotal role, Edward leverages his extensive expertise to help organizations develop robust risk mitigation strategies, enhance their resilience frameworks, and navigate complex operational disruptions. His deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies, combined with his proficiency in business continuity planning, enables him to deliver tailored solutions that address industry-specific challenges across financial services, telecommunications, and manufacturing sectors.

One of Edward’s key projects involves conducting comprehensive supply chain security risk assessments, where he advises clients on identifying vulnerabilities and implementing best practice risk mitigation solutions. His approach integrates industry standards such as ISO 27001, COBIT, and COSO frameworks, ensuring that clients’ internal controls and information security management systems are aligned with global best practices. Additionally, Edward’s expertise in IT General Controls (ITGC) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance allows him to support organizations in strengthening their internal audit processes and IT governance structures.

At Marsh & McLennan, Edward is also instrumental in developing innovative resilience strategies that incorporate risk profiling and scenario analysis, helping clients prepare for and respond to disruptions effectively. His background as an IT Auditor and Consultant at Ernst & Young provides him with a solid foundation in auditing, internal controls, and IT risk management, which he now applies to deliver strategic consulting services that enhance organizational resilience and operational continuity in an increasingly volatile environment.