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J.S. Held Releases 2025 Global Risk Report Addressing Critical Risks Amid Uncertainty

The 2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report presents actionable insights that support strategic business decision-making.

Jan 21, 2025

3 min

Greg EsslingerJohn Peiserich, Esq.


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On the first day of the new presidential administration in the United States, global consulting firm J.S. Held unveils its annual report focused on critical areas impacting industries and economies worldwide. Explore the 2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report here:


2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report


In an increasingly uncertain and volatile global landscape, businesses, governments,

and investors face a growing array of challenges that demand immediate attention and

innovative solutions. The 2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report explores five interconnected topics that organizations must consider in managing risk and opportunity in the year ahead. These include:


1. Sustainability Investments & Headwinds: With various ESG regulations

across jurisdictions and increasing scrutiny over corporate environmental and

social practices, experts explore how organizations can align with evolving

frameworks while driving innovation.

2. Global Supply Chain Challenges: From geopolitical conflicts to climate

disruptions, the report analyzes how companies can build more resilient and

sustainable supply chains.

3. Crypto & Digital Asset Intensification: As the crypto landscape transitions

through regulatory shifts and technological advancements, the report highlights

both the risks and opportunities for businesses and investors.

4. Artificial Intelligence, Data & Digital Regulatory Response: With Artificial

Intelligence (AI) systems reshaping industries, experts examine the regulatory,

ethical, and operational challenges, as well as the competitive advantages for

organizations that harness this transformative technology responsibly.

5. Cybersecurity Complexities: From AI-powered cyberattacks to evolving data

protection laws, the report provides insights into how organizations can

safeguard operations and maintain customer trust in a rapidly shifting digital

environment.


The 2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report includes an analysis of these categories of risk

and actionable opportunities for companies to gain a competitive edge while addressing

critical vulnerabilities.


“The 25 technical, scientific, financial, and strategic advisory experts who contributed to the J.S. Held Global Risk Report have collaboratively parsed not only each risk independently but also at their unique points of intersection to create a framework to support business decision-making,” noted Greg Esslinger, Executive Vice President and Global Investigations Practice Leader.



“Our experts’ deep understanding of the external factors related to the topics that keep CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CLOs, and Boards of Directors up at night drives the curated insights shared in the report and helps clients navigate risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the year ahead,” adds John Peiserich, Esq., Executive Vice President and Environmental, Health, & Safety Practice Leader.


The depth and breadth of J.S. Held’s work in the insurance market provides a strong

foundation in risk assessment, data analysis, global awareness, regulatory compliance,

technological adaptability, and risk mitigation. Collectively, these skills better equip the

firm’s experts to assess business risk across diverse geographies, geopolitical

landscapes, compliance frameworks, and digital advancements.


"In a world where uncertainty is the only constant, there is a need for something solid you can hold onto," observes J.S. Held Chief Executive Officer Jonathon Held. "Our name is our promise," he adds. "Our role as strategic advisor is emblematic of this promise, even in the face of the most daunting risks, clients have the expertise and guidance to act with confidence"


"Agile, collaborative, and creative client-centric teams provide solution-forward advisory to our clients across the globe, no matter the scope or complexity of a project; the J.S. Held Global Risk Report is reflective of the trusted advisor role we have earned over the last 50 years," noted J.S. Held President and Chief Operating Officer Lee Spirer.


J.S. Held's expertise in strategic advisory is built upon five decades of experience in the

most rigorous venues – state, federal, and international courts – and spans more than

150 different industry segments.


If you have any questions or would like to further discuss the risks and opportunities

outlined in the report, please email GlobalRiskReport@jsheld.com.


To connect with Greg Esslinger or John Peiserich simply click on either expert's icon now.


For any other media inquiries - simply contact :

Kristi L. Stathis, J.S. Held

+1 786 833 4864

Kristi.Stathis@JSHeld.com

Connect with:
Greg Esslinger

Greg Esslinger

Executive Vice President | Global Investigations Practice Lead

Cross-Border Investigations Expert | Former FBI Special Agent | Regulatory & Compliance Expert | Leading Business Intelligence Advisor

Business IntelligenceInternal InvestigationsAnti-Bribery & Anti-CorruptionRegulatory Risk ManagementCompliance & Governance
John Peiserich, Esq.

John Peiserich, Esq.

Executive Vice President | Environmental, Health & Safety Practice Lead

Environmental Risk & Compliance Expert | Independent Monitor - EPA Suspension & Debarment Program | Public Policy Advisor

Environmental Risk & ComplianceOil & GasProducts Liability & Mass TortsToxic TortsNatural Resources

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