Over the span of my 20-year career I have fulfilled various roles focusing on the areas of internal auditing, risk management, corporate governance and compliance, mainly within JSE listed organisations. In addition to delivering various advisory consulting services to Grant Thornton’s diverse client base, I’ve had in-depth exposure to and overall responsibility for audit and advisory functions in investment holding companies with stakes in diverse industries such as retail, insurance, wine production, distribution, manufacturing (clothing, textiles, chemicals), media, broadcasting, hotels, gambling, interactive gaming, properties (management and development), transport, mining, and technology. I have been responsible for establishing new Internal Audit departments in two organisations and through relationship building, management buy-in and other awareness initiatives, growing these departments, both in terms of audit coverage and skill sets. In my capacity as Head of Internal Audit and Chief Audit Executive I have also been responsible for representing the Internal Audit function in very large organisations, being an advocate for good governance, advising on risk management and internal control principles and keeping various executive management teams and audit committees informed of developments in the Internal Audit profession, as well as legislative and regulatory requirements. As an experienced internal audit professional, I have gained exposure to all areas and aspects of business including strategy, people, systems, policies, processes, risks, controls and procedures in order to add value in most areas of an organisation.