A business continuity champion represents the executive management perspective in setting up the expectation for BCM.

A business continuity champion/sponsor is typically the senior advocate who represents executive management’s expectations for the BCM/BCMS program. ISO 22301 assigns accountability for BCMS leadership, policy, objectives, resources, and role assignment to top management; an appointed champion may help communicate and drive that executive intent, while accountability remains with top management.

B. False — The statement is consistent with the champion/sponsor role as an executive-level advocate for BCM expectations, although ISO 22301 keeps ultimate accountability with top management.

- ISO 22301:2019, Clauses 5.1 and 5.3 — Top management leadership, commitment, and assignment of BCMS responsibilities and authorities.

- ISO 22313:2020, Clause 5.3 — Guidance on assigning BCMS roles, responsibilities, and authorities.

- The Business Continuity Institute, Good Practice Guidelines, Edition 7.0, Professional Practice 1, “Policy and Programme Management,” section on BCM programme roles and sponsorship/championing.