About us

Risk should work for your business — not slow it down 

We effectively support organisations turn risk into a business enabler through specialist expertise, practical execution and scalable services across IT Risk, Cyber Risk, Compliance, and Responsible AI

RiskWork was founded by specialists in IT Risk, Cyber Risk and Responsible AI who understand the challenges organisations face from the inside out. RiskWork chooses focus over breadth — because modern organisations do not need another generic risk firm or staffing house. They need specialists who understand the real pressures behind governance, compliance and technology risk, and who can turn that understanding into practical support that actually works.

RiskWork consists of a strong community, including independent professionals with a tier-1 consultancy background and at least ten years of IT and/or Cyber risk management experience in the public and private sectors.

We believe technology and AI have the power to transform businesses, industries, societies and lives. But lasting progress depends on more than innovation alone — it requires trust, resilience and responsible governance.

Our vision: a world where technology and AI accelerate human potential, without compromising safety, security, control and integrity.

Vision

Our mission is to help organisations of all sizes strengthen governance, manage risk and access the right expertise across IT Risk, Cyber Risk and Responsible AI.

We do that through specialist staffing, expert consulting, and scalable managed services — helping clients stay in control, support growth and keep responsible innovation moving.

Mission

Our values

  • We hold ourselves to a high standard in everything we do — from the people we work with to the services we deliver. Excellence for us means combining specialist depth, strong execution and real attention to quality. We believe trust is earned through the standard of the work.

  • We believe growth should be built to last. That means helping clients scale with stronger foundations, supporting professionals in long-term development, and building RiskWork in a way that is ambitious, responsible and future-focused.

  • We take responsibility seriously — in how we work, how we advise and how we grow. Whether it is risk, compliance, governance or AI, we believe progress only matters if it is built on trust, integrity and sound judgement.

  • We believe IT and Cyber risk services should evolve with the world around them. That means staying open, thinking ahead and building new ways to support organisations as technology, regulation and business needs continue to change.

  • We bring energy to what we do. We are excited about building, learning, improving and helping shape the future of risk, compliance and Responsible AI. That energy drives how we work with clients, professionals and each other. We strongly believe ambition and enjoyment can — and should — go together. That is RiskWork.

Our management team

Meet our management team. Operating from The Netherlands, Amsterdam, our team is committed to help companies stay in control, support growth and keep responsible innovation moving.

Wesley Honselaar

Co-founder | Linkedin

Khali Barez

Co-founder | Linkedin

Jawid Barez

Co-founder | Linkedin