RepRisk | Our Founders

As RepRisk marks its 20th anniversary, our 20/20 vision campaign is not only about celebrating how far we have come. It is an opportunity to look ahead: to the next 20 years of risk, data, technology, transparency, and trusted decision-making.

Today, as the world becomes more complex, the need for clarity and foresight continues to grow. Here, our Co-Founders Nicole Streuli, President, and Dr. Philipp Aeby, CEO, share what 20/20 vision means to them, and how RepRisk is looking ahead to the future.

Founder story, Philipp: Seeing risk before it becomes obvious

When RepRisk started, the idea was simple but ambitious: organizations needed a clearer view of business conduct risk. Traditional due diligence could only show part of the picture. We wanted to build something that helped clients see earlier, wider, and with more confidence.

Twenty years later, that need has only grown. Business conduct risks move faster, information is noisier, and expectations on companies are higher than ever. At the same time, technology, especially AI, is changing how organizations work with data and make decisions.

For me, 20/20 vision captures what RepRisk has always worked towards: helping clients cut through the noise, identify early warning signals, and act before risks become liabilities. Looking ahead, I believe trusted data, transparency, and the right combination of advanced technology and human expertise will become even more important.

Founder story, Nicole: From promises to proof

Over the past 20 years, responsible business has moved from the margins to the mainstream. Topics such as human rights, environmental impact, greenwashing, and sustainable development are now part of boardroom conversations, investor decisions, and public expectations.

But with greater attention also comes greater complexity. Claims are easier to make than to verify. That is why transparency matters. Reliable data helps separate intention from action, and ambition from impact.

For me, 20/20 vision means seeing beyond the surface. It is about understanding how companies behave in the real world, how risks affect people and communities, and how better information can support better decisions. Looking ahead, this will remain one of RepRisk’s most important contributions.

RepRisk Timeline

2006

First RepRisk dataset launched, to identify and assess companies exposed to environmental, societal and governance risks.

2006

First RepRisk dataset launched, to identify and assess companies exposed to environmental, societal and governance risks.

2007

Launch of the RepRisk platform, a due diligence tool to identify and assess business conduct risks and violations of international standards.

2007

Launch of the RepRisk platform, a due diligence tool to identify and assess business conduct risks and violations of international standards.

2007 onward

Incorporating early AI models to the methodology, in addition to Human Intelligence, for improved speed and scale.

2007 onward

Incorporating early AI models to the methodology, in addition to Human Intelligence, for improved speed and scale.

2022

Geospatial analytics launched, working with proximity data for 60,000+ mining, oil and gas projects, and 270,000+ protected areas.

2022

Geospatial analytics launched, working with proximity data for 60,000+ mining, oil and gas projects, and 270,000+ protected areas.

2024

Due Diligence Scores: An industry-first thematic DDS, covering 200+ individual scores across topics, frameworks, regulations, and issues.

2024

Due Diligence Scores: An industry-first thematic DDS, covering 200+ individual scores across topics, frameworks, regulations, and issues.

2026

Business Conduct Risk Intelligence Report, distilling view from 500+ C-suite executives, highlighting rising concern around AI-related risks.

2026

Business Conduct Risk Intelligence Report, distilling view from 500+ C-suite executives, highlighting rising concern around AI-related risks.

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