About Us
RiskPal Story
RiskPal’s founders, David and Colin, met when working as risk consultants at the BBC in 2004. Based on years of experience (and frustrations) with writing thousands of risk assessments, in late 2017 they first discussed developing an easier digital risk assessment process.
From there, RiskPal was born.
Soon realising that running a consultancy and developing a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform was quite a lot of work, Tom joined the team in 2018, bringing with him experience managing several different risk management services. The team has more than 50 years of professional risk management experience.
RiskPal has been based on the team’s own extensive experiences, user feedback, and expectations around future trends in risk assessment, travel safety, and health and safety.
Our Values
Honesty
We treasure trust, passion and speak our minds.
User Focus
We are proactive, responsive and driven to deliver the best.
Innovation
We learn, look ahead, embrace change, and always challenge convention.
Respect
We act with integrity, celebrate diversity and value each individual.
Our Values
Honesty
We treasure trust, passion and speak our minds.
User Focus
We are proactive, responsive and driven to deliver the best.
Innovation
We learn, look ahead, embrace change, and always challenge convention.
Respect
We act with integrity, celebrate diversity and value each individual.
Our Team
Tom Bacon
Chief Operating Officer
Tom is the driving force behind RiskPal and has overseen the implementation of many of the features that make the platform so unique.
Having managed risk consultancy services for a variety of global organisations, Tom has more than ten years experience working on risk management platforms, including as the Geopolitical Director at Protection Group International and Head of Risk Analysis at G4S Risk Management.
Colin Pereira
Co-Founder & Director
Colin first came up with the concept of an online risk assessment platform through years of advising and training journalists. Experiencing day-to-day frustrations of lost emails and Word document attachments unsuitable to breaking news and complex assignments, Colin knew there had to be a better solution in the 21st Century.
Colin is the Chief Safety Strategist for the Committee to Protect Journalists. Previous roles include Head of High-Risk Security for ITN News, Deputy Head of the BBC High-Risk Team, as well as a producer for BBC Newsnight, Radio 4 and World TV.
David Holley
Co-Founder & Director
With more than 10 years risk management experience, David has a vast array of knowledge regarding all things risk-related – from operating in conflict zones to general workplace safety. David’s considerable international expertise has been instrumental in the creation of RiskPal’s extensive risk advice library and database.
Read an interview with David in which he discusses the origins and his vision for RiskPal.
David is a former Lt Colonel in the British army, who previously worked for the BBC High-Risk Team and as International Security Manager at National Public Radio (NPR).
Diana Almeida
Product & Account Manager
Diana has project management experience in diverse professional settings, ranging from Psychology and Training to Events and Translation.
Diana is very people-oriented and with a great eye for detail, always aiming to provide unique customer experience and support.
Peter Wallqvist
Chief Technology Officer
Peter joined RiskPal as Chief Technology Officer to lead the ongoing development of the RiskPal software.
With a distinguished career in IT, Peter has led enterprise software and AI-driven transformation projects across the US and Europe for companies like Bloomberg, EY, and GlaxoSmithKline. In 2010, he co-founded RAVN Systems, an AI company revolutionising digital workflows in legal and professional services. After its acquisition by iManage in 2017, he became VP of Strategy and Global Practice Director, shaping the company’s long-term vision.
Today, Peter advises organisations on technology, product development, and digital transformation, now primarily at RiskPal. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director at an AIM-listed PLC, where he plays a key role in driving the company’s technological advancements.
Daniela Pollmann
Operations & Digital Security
Daniela oversees RiskPal’s digital security and operations. She spent more than seven years working in the non-profit sector, including at the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) where she gained extensive operations, project management and research experience. Daniela has a keen interest in digital security, change management, and internal risk management.