Helping You Take Exceptional Products
to Global Customers

Preventing Product Risks at Every Stage—from Concept to Market
Eliminate Vulnerabilities & Strengthen Your Business

Vulnerabilities in your process that can lead to costly setbacks—like non-compliance, quality issues, safety concerns and unsustainable practices. These risks are often overlooked until it's too late.

Create a dynamic strategy to address these vulnerabilities and position your business as an industry leader:

  • Stay ahead of shifting regulations and evolving customer expectations.
  • Develop practical, action-oriented risk mitigation strategies that drive successful product outcomes.
  • Safeguard your business from the risks of product non-compliance, quality failures, and safety incidents.
  • Enhance sustainability and meet global environmental standards with confidence.
  • Establish your brand as a trusted leader in your field, known for reliability and innovation.

Future-Proof Your Business
with Strategic Risk Management

As your business grows and your products evolve, so too does your exposure to new risks. These risks come from factors such as:
  • Expanding into new markets
  • Broadening your product range
  • Scaling up production and sales
  • Increasing product complexity

Each of these changes introduces new regulatory challenges, evolving customer expectations, heightened litigation risks, and increased pressure from competitors. If not managed strategically, these risks can undermine your growth, brand reputation, and profitability.

To navigate these challenges and ensure long-term success, your risk management strategy must evolve alongside your business. By embedding strategic product risk management into your operations—focused on product safety, compliance, and business resilience—you ensure that your business remains adaptable, protected, and positioned to lead in the marketplace.
Know it's time to take a proactive approach to product risk?

I help you build confidence in your products
—and your business

With over 25 years of experiencing the complexities of taking products to global markets, I’ve seen firsthand the risks that can derail even the most innovative businesses.

I know what it takes to navigate high-stakes challenges, but more importantly, I know how to anticipate and prevent them, while also ensuring you're equipped to manage any that do arise with confidence.

--Fiona van Petegem, Product Risk Strategist

Do You Have Full Confidence in Your Product Risk Management?

Download the Product Risk Management Checklist to assess key risk areas and ensure your processes are robust enough to safeguard your business from unexpected challenges down the line.

Do Any of These Challenges Sound Familiar?

  • Products stopped at customs
  • Cease and desist letters from authorities
  • Rising product warranty claims
  • Increasing product quality complaints
  • Reports of product misuse
  • Potential product recall situations
  • Requests for certification from distributors/retailers
  • Reports of injury or damage caused
  • Heightened scrutiny from regulatory authorities
  • New or escalating litigation proceedings
As your products gain market presence, these challenges can become more common. More products in circulation naturally attract more attention—sometimes positive, sometimes not. If you're seeing these issues, it's a sign that your current approach may not be keeping up with the demands of the market. Addressing vulnerabilities now can prevent them from escalating into costly problems down the road.

How We Work Together to Strengthen Your Business

1

Assess your current risk landscape and identify vulnerabilities

Together we determine your business’s current risk profile and evaluate how it may shift as your products and market presence evolve. This big-picture assessment helps uncover potential vulnerabilities that will be addressed within your strategy.

2

Develop and implement a practical product risk management strategy

We pinpoint the most critical risks and work with you to develop a clear, actionable strategy to address them—helping you make informed decisions that strengthen your operations. This strategy is not static; it evolves with your business and the changing market landscape to keep you ahead of emerging risks. 

3

Confidently secure your edge and future-proof your business

With a proactive and adaptable risk approach in place, you’ll be prepared to navigate challenges, avoid costly problems, and establish a strong market position—no matter how your business or industry evolves.

Why Business Leaders Work With Me

Regenerative Business Development, meeting with Fiona van Petegem
When you engage me, you’re not just getting expert advice—you’re getting practical, results-driven support that fits your business. Here’s what you can expect:
  •  Risk strategies that protect without slowing you down – Navigate challenges while keeping your business moving.
  • Global compliance expertise that’s practical, not just theoretical – Cut through complexity and focus on what matters.
  • A structured, no-nonsense approach – Tackle challenges systematically without unnecessary delays.
  • Insights that go beyond product compliance – See the bigger picture and make decisions with confidence.
  • Clear, actionable recommendations – No fluff—just practical steps tailored to your business.
  • Seamless collaboration with your team – Work together to implement strategies effectively.
  • Reports you can confidently present to your board – Well-structured insights that support informed decision-making.

Companies I Have Worked With

What Business Leaders Have Found
"Fiona substantially improved the processes related to product compliance. Her ability to analyse and assess existing systems, expose weaknesses, and propose improvements was outstanding. Her calm and consistent approach allowed our business to move forward confidently, with the added benefit of sound, fact-based risk assessments that informed my decision-making."
Hartmut Schürg | COO | Germany

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"Fiona systematically analyses processes, quickly identifies problems, pinpoints root causes, and creates detailed process improvements. She coordinated the necessary changes across our organisation and provided valuable training to staff. I'll consult with Fiona again when I need to improve complex business processes."
Dipl.-Ing. Peter Krupinski | Quality Management | Germany

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"Fiona quickly identified business gaps and put robust procedures in place to fill them. She sees the big picture while attending to the detail needed to make meaningful changes. Her work across product development, quality assurance, risk analysis, and manufacturing improvement has been invaluable."
Tim Davie | Logistics Manager | New Zealand

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"Fiona is an experienced engineer and global product compliance expert. Her attention to detail and calm leadership make her an asset to any business needing support in this space."
Jason Crowe | COO | New Zealand

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"Fiona has an exceptional ability to ensure product compliance with global requirements. Her expertise in risk assessment and corrective actions has been invaluable. Her work is accurate, timely, and always aligned with business needs."
Said Nakhla | Head of Product Development | Germany

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"Fiona demonstrated an in-depth understanding of product quality, manufacturing, and management. Her ability to add value to our organisation was evident through her proactive, strategic approach."
Denis Witt | Business Compliance and Risk | New Zealand

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"Fiona is a consummate professional who challenges thinking constructively. Together, we’ve developed a future-focused strategy that’s helped position our business for long-term success."
Stephen Leitch | Managing Director | New Zealand
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