Ho Chi Minh City, 12 March 2026

KPMG in Vietnam hosted the “Forensic Roundtable: Third-Party Risk, Intelligence & AI”, bringing together senior executives, board representatives and risk leaders alongside forensic specialists from KPMG’s Asia Pacific and global network to discuss how organizations can strengthen oversight across increasingly complex supplier and partner ecosystems. The event was held under the KPMG Center for Governance (CFG) initiative, which promotes dialogue among business leaders on emerging governance and risk issues. As Vietnam deepens its participation in global value chains and businesses operate across more interconnected networks, managing risks across extended business ecosystems is becoming a growing priority for organizations. The discussion explored how companies can strengthen their approach to third-party risk management (TPRM) while leveraging intelligence capabilities, data and artificial intelligence to better identify and respond to emerging risks.

Opening the event, Warrick Cleine MBE, Chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, shared:

“As supply chains become ever more integrated and the global economy becomes ever more complex, understanding who we’re dealing with from a risk perspective becomes even more important. For businesses operating in increasingly connected ecosystems, third-party risk management is becoming a critical part of managing 
that risk.”

Warrick Cleine MBE, Chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia opening the event.

The discussion also highlighted how organizations are moving beyond traditional compliance-driven approaches and adopting more integrated frameworks to manage risks across their partner ecosystems. Alexander Geschonneck, Global Lead, Forensic, KPMG International, noted that organizations are increasingly taking a more holistic view of risks across their partner networks:

“Clients are looking at suppliers not from one angle, but with a more holistic view of the risks coming from a third party. We’re not talking only about compliance risk - there are social, cyber-related, political and sanctions-related risks. With the right use of technology, AI and data, organizations can respond faster while remaining compliant.”

Panel discussion featuring Alexander Geschonneck (KPMG's Global Forensic Leader ), Hiroyuki Nishijima (Partner, ASPAC Head of Forensic Services, KPMG in Japan), Mariko Yamada (Director, Forensic & Risk Advisory, KPMG in Japan), and Truong Quynh Hoa (Director, Head of Forensic Services, KPMG in Vietnam).

During the roundtable, KPMG’s experts also shared selected insights from the global report “2026 Global Third-Party Risk Management Survey: Achieving Resilience in Third-Party Risk Management”. Based on responses from 851 professionals worldwide, the survey found that 40% of respondents identified regulatory compliance as the primary driver of third-party risk management, while more than 35% cited cyber risk, highlighting the growing pressure on organizations to strengthen oversight and risk management across their supplier and partner ecosystems.

About the KPMG Center for Governance

The KPMG Center for Governance (CFG) provides a platform for board members, executives and business leaders to exchange perspectives on key issues shaping boardroom agendas, including strategy, risk, sustainability, talent and emerging technologies such as AI. Through insights, programs and expert resources, the Center aims to support stronger corporate governance practices, foster informed decision-making and help organizations build long-term value and stakeholder trust.

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Media Contact: Nguyen Thi Thu Tam

Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, KPMG in Vietnam

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