Beyond Compliance: Making ISO 22301 a Strategic Advantage for Africa

Business continuity is often viewed as a compliance requirement—but in today’s rapidly changing environment, it can be much more than that. In this webinar, we explore how organizations across Africa can use ISO 22301 to build resilience, strengthen governance, minimize the impact of disruptions, and create long-term business value. From operational continuity and risk management to strategic decision-making and organizational growth, discover how a well-implemented Business Continuity Management System can become a powerful competitive advantage. Key takeaways from this webinar: • Reframing ISO 22301 from a compliance requirement to a strategic business enabler. • Leveraging business continuity to strengthen resilience, governance, and operational performance. • Understanding the role of Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessment, and continuity strategies in reducing the impact of disruptions. • Exploring practical insights and real-world examples that demonstrate the value of business continuity in African organizations. Whether you are a business leader, risk professional, consultant, or management system practitioner, this session will provide valuable insights into turning ISO 22301 from a compliance obligation into a strategic asset. Presenter: Nico Snyman – Founder and CEO at Crest Advisory Africa Nico Snyman is a globally recognized Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) executive, forensic IT auditor, and ISO specialist, with over 40 years of experience in risk management, business continuity, and security governance. He is the Founder and CEO of Crest Advisory Africa, leading international initiatives in ISO implementation, auditing, and GRC technology innovation, including advanced Business Continuity Management Systems aligned with ISO 22301. Nico has held executive roles on one of Africa’s largest infrastructure projects – the Gautrain, where he designed and implemented enterprise-wide risk management, crisis management, and business continuity frameworks from concept to full operational maturity. A Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) and an internationally accredited PECB Lead Auditor and Trainer, Nico specializes in transforming compliance requirements into strategic business enablers, helping organizations build resilience, enhance governance, and achieve sustainable performance. Find out more about ISO training and certification services Trainings: https://pecb.com/en/education-and-cer... Regional Webinars: https://growth.pecb.com/regionalwebin... Whitepapers: https://pecb.com/en/whitepaper ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information about PECB: Website: https://pecb.com/en/ LinkedIn: /   / pecb   Facebook:   / pecbinternational   Date: May 21, 2026