Rudi Zipter

Chief Risk Officer

Professional Overview
Rudi Zipter is a seasoned risk management executive with over 15 years of experience in the energy and commodities trading industry. As the Chief Risk Officer at EDF, he is responsible for establishing and overseeing the company's comprehensive risk management framework, ensuring effective risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies across all business operations.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Risk Officer at EDF, Rudi is instrumental in driving the company's risk management initiatives. He oversees the development and implementation of robust risk policies, procedures, and control mechanisms to proactively identify, analyze, and manage a wide range of risks, including market, credit, operational, and regulatory risks. Under his leadership, EDF has successfully navigated complex market conditions, optimized risk-adjusted returns, and enhanced the organization's resilience to market volatility.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Rudi held several senior positions in the energy industry. He served as the Senior Vice President of Trading at EDF, where he led the company's trading operations and contributed to the successful integration of risk management strategies into trading decisions. Earlier in his career, Rudi was a Senior Power Trader at BP, responsible for managing the company's power portfolio, and the Head of Market Risk at BP, where he strengthened the organization's risk management capabilities. He also held risk management roles at Dynegy and Eco Risk Markets LLC, further honing his expertise in the field.

Academic Background
Rudi holds a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from the University of Houston and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a recognized thought leader in the industry and has contributed to several publications on risk management best practices.

Areas of Expertise

• Risk management strategy development and implementation

• Energy and commodities trading risk modeling and analysis

• Enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and mitigation

• Regulatory compliance and risk governance

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Operational and financial risk optimization

Professional Impact
During his tenure at EDF, Rudi has played a pivotal role in enhancing the company's risk management framework, leading to improved risk-adjusted returns and increased operational resilience. He has spearheaded the implementation of advanced risk analytics and reporting tools, enabling real-time risk monitoring and decision-making. Rudi's expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments has also been instrumental in ensuring EDF's compliance with evolving industry standards and best practices.

Conclusion
Rudi Zipter is a respected risk management leader with a proven track record of driving strategic risk initiatives and delivering tangible business impact. His deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership style make him a valuable asset to EDF as it continues to navigate the dynamic energy and commodities trading landscape.