The Lead Overseer is a regulatory authority designated by the European Union under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Its main role is to directly supervise critical Information and Communication Technology (ICT) third-party service providers that support financial entities across the EU. The Lead Overseer conducts risk assessments, ensures compliance with DORA requirements, and can issue recommendations or binding instructions to mitigate ICT risks. This oversight aims to enhance the digital operational resilience of the financial sector by ensuring that critical ICT providers meet high standards of security, reliability, and continuity. The Lead Overseer acts as a central point of contact between ICT providers and relevant national and EU authorities.