THEME
DESIGN RESILIENCE, BUILD TRUST, LEAD THE FUTURE
In a world defined by rapid technological change, geopolitical uncertainty, AI-driven transformation, and escalating stakeholder expectations, organisations can no longer rely on reactive approaches to risk and governance. Resilience must be designed — not discovered.
This national conference brings together leaders from internal audit, risk management, finance, operations, compliance, public sector agencies and regulators to explore how trusted organisations of the future must be governed, assured and led.
• Trust as critical organisational capital
• Assurance as a driver of confidence, transparency and integrity
• Governance as the backbone of ethical and resilient decision making
• The role of AI, cyber, climate and third-party ecosystems in shaping future risk
• Resilience as a shared responsibility across all business functions
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SUPPORTING BODIES
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Ainon Mahat
Governor, IIA Malaysia
Ainon Mahat is a seasoned governance, risk, and assurance leader with over 30 years of experience driving internal audit excellence across highly regulated and complex infrastructure environments.
She currently serves as Covering Chief Internal Audit Officer and General Manager of Internal Audit at Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
An active advocate for elevating the internal audit profession, Ainon serves on the Board of Governors of IIA Malaysia. She actively contributes as a mentor in CIA development programs, trainer on ethical governance, and speaker on tech-driven assurance, recently participating as a panellist at the ASEAN Auditor Conference 2025.
Ainon holds an MBA (Vice Chancellor’s Award) from Universiti Teknologi MARA, a B.Sc. in Business Administration (Computer Business Information Systems) from the University of Arkansas, a Postgraduate Diploma in Airport Management from NUS, and completed the INSEAD Executive Programme. She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Chartered Member (CMIIA).
Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CyberSecurity Malaysia
Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab is a distinguished Malaysian cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience in ICT, cybersecurity, and digital governance across the public and private sectors.
He is the former Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia and currently serves on the Executive Board of Directors and as Vice President (Development – Global) of POLCYB, a United Nations ECOSOC Special Consultative Status organization.
Recognised nationally and internationally, he has received numerous prestigious honours, including the National Technologist Award 2024, ASEAN Japan Cyber Resilience Award 2024, AVAR CISO Path Finder Award 2025, and an Honorary Doctorate in Information Technology (Cybersecurity). He is a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) and the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM), and has served on advisory and governance bodies for APEC, OIC, Microsoft Asia Pacific, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, AKPK, NFCC, and MIMOS.
Dato’ Ts. Dr. Amir holds a PhD from the University of Queensland, two master’s degrees, and an engineering degree from the University of Michigan. A respected academic, keynote speaker, and advisor, he continues to advance cybersecurity, AI governance, digital trust, and national resilience in Malaysia and internationally.
Anas Fadzilan
General Manager, Group Internal Audit, PETRONAS
Anas Bin Fadzilan is the General Manager for Group Internal Audit’s PE&T, GHSE & GS (Project, Engineering, & Technology, Group Health, Safety, and Environment, & Group Security) Department.
In this capacity, he leads the transformation of audit practices across complex domains, with artificial intelligence playing a central role in improving effectiveness and efficiency of audit activities.
Under his leadership, the function has progressed beyond traditional audit methodologies to adopt AI‑enabled analytics and automation as core capabilities. This evolution has strengthened audit quality, enabled earlier identification of emerging risks, and delivered more timely, actionable insights to management—supporting stronger governance and decision‑making across the organisation.
With an established track record for his ability to integrate technology meaningfully into the assurance landscape, Anas brings together deep audit expertise with a practical understanding of data and emerging technologies. He is a strong proponent of repositioning internal audit as a strategic partner to the business and is currently leading efforts to develop an AI Assurance Agent—an approach that focus to elevate assurance deliverables quality while providing assurance to key stakeholders.
He is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (CMIIA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), reflecting both his professional standing and technical depth. He also currently serves as Board of Governor for Institute of Internal Audit Malaysia.
Chang Ming Chew
Governor, IIA Malaysia
Ming Chew over two decades of experience spanning pre-IPO internal control assessments, internal audit, risk management and governance advisory, cybersecurity advisory, operational risk and control reviews, management consulting, share registration and IPO processing, financial due diligence, IPO transaction reporting and statutory audit, among others.
He serves a diverse clientele ranging from SMEs and public listed companies to multinational corporations, across a wide array of industries including financial services, property development, construction, hospitality & leisure, plantation, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, logistics, retail, information & technology, HoReCa, and NGOs.
He is an accredited trainer with the Human Resources Development Corporation, Malaysia and is actively involved in delivering corporate trainings on IT and cybersecurity audits, governance, enterprise risk management (ERM), business continuity, and corporate liability. A strong advocate for the internal audit profession, he served on various committees under the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIAM); and was previously and presently a board member of ISACA Malaysia Chapter and the IIAM, respectively.
Chari TVT
Board Member & Audit Committee Member, UEM Sunrise Berhad
Chari TVT is a seasoned Board advisor, former Group Chief Financial Officer, and thought leader at the intersection of finance, technology, digital transformation, and governance.
He brings over four decades of senior leadership experience across telecommunications, technology, infrastructure, aviation, and emerging digital ecosystems in Asia and globally.
Chari previously served as Group Chief Financial Officer of Axiata Group Berhad and Celcom Telecommunication, one of Asia’s largest telecommunications groups, serving over 200 million customers with a market capitalization of approximately USD 10 billion. During his tenure, he led major financial and strategic transformation initiatives and played a pivotal role in driving capital efficiency, with Celcom recognized for achieving the highest Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) in Malaysia. Prior to Axiata, Chari spent more than 20 years with Hewlett Packard, culminating in his role as Vice President, Sales – Asia Pacific & Japan. His career uniquely spans deep finance leadership as well as senior commercial and regional business roles across Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, giving him an end to end perspective on strategy, execution, and value creation in multinational organizations.
Today, Chari is actively engaged as a Board member, Board committee chair, advisor, and consultant to Malaysian listed companies, regional infrastructure players, global technology firms, and high growth digital ventures. He currently serves as Board Member and Chairman of the Risk Committee of UEM Sunrise Bhd, Board member and Chairman of the Board Audit Committee (BAC) of Link Net Indonesia, and has held Board positions in listed and non listed entities including AirAsia Aviation Group Berhad, Redone Group Berhad, PT XL Axiata in Indonesia, Dialog PLC in Srilanka and PhilTower Inc. (Philippines).
He is also a Board Advisor to an Agentic AI company based in the United States. A highly sought after speaker, Chari regularly addresses Boards, CFOs, Audit Committees, senior executives, and regulators at regional and international conferences. His insights focus on how finance and governance leaders can move beyond compliance and stewardship to become strategic value creators in an AI driven, high risk environment.
Christopher Wong
Director, Deloitte
Chris is a Director with Deloitte, covering the Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk and AI Assurance services.
In the field of AI Governance and AI Assurance, he has supported clients in developing and operationalising AI Governance Frameworks, Responsible AI policies, AI Risk & Control Methodology. He has also audited AI use cases covering AI governance, AI system lifecycle, and AI model.
Chris is also passionate about building AI tools to enhance integrated assurance capabilities. A highlight for him was running a series of AI for Assurance workshops engaging over 50 Chief Audit Executives across SE Asia, capturing feedback on their pain points with existing activities, and of their aspirations for AI / GenAI to augment their capabilities.
Separately he also covers advising clients on evolving their governance, risk and assurance programmes. He is passionate about emerging trends and incorporating innovation to elevate governance, risk and assurance activities.
Colin Wan Yew Tiong
Head, Internal Audit Malaysia, OCBC Bank (M) Bhd
Colin is the Head of Internal Audit at OCBC Malaysia, providing independent, risk-based assurance over the bank’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
Prior to this, he was the Head of Group Strategy, Innovation and Business Management, Group Audit at OCBC Singapore, where he led strategy, innovation, and operations. Through the adoption of advanced analytics and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), OCBC received the 2025 Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Excellence Award in Global Innovation.
Colin previously spent 17 years with Standard Chartered Bank, where he served as Group Chief Operating Officer for Group Internal Audit. He led initiatives to build a future-ready audit function through agile auditing, audit analytics, and innovation, including establishing the audit analytics team, implementing an audit platform, and introducing a principles-based audit methodology. Earlier, he led global teams across digital banking, technology, third-party, and operations audits.
Before joining Standard Chartered, Colin was a Manager in KPMG’s IT Advisory practice, providing technology audit and risk advisory services to financial institutions. He also serves as a Governor of IIA Singapore and is a frequent speaker on AI, internal audit strategy, innovation, leadership, and strategic risk.
He has represented various taskforce and working groups under IIAM, Federation of Public Listed Companies, MASB, Bank Negara, Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia on various guidelines and standards. He also regularly gives lectures at local universities, training and speak at various conferences on best practices in internal audit and enterprise risk management.
Derek Lee Siew Weng
Governor, IIA Malaysia
Derek Lee is a professional who has accumulated more than 33 years of experiences in the areas of strategic planning, governance, risk management, business resilience planning, internal controls, and financial management.
Derek has served commercial organisations as the head of internal audit for PLC as well as leading corporate and financial functions for organisations in Malaysia and UK.
Derek has also managed professional & business advisory firm, advising and working with many businesses on various GRC (Governance, Risk & Control) application engagements. The advisory experiences with various business owners and corporate leaders have provided insights for Derek to better advocate the importance and relevance of GRC applications across businesses and industries.
Derek is committed to engage the GRC professionals, business community and stakeholders to promote and showcase The Institute’s roles and capabilities to support and create values for the business eco system.
Derek was appointed as a member of the Board of Governors on 18 December 2020.
Devanesan Evanson
Independent Governance Specialist
Devanesan retired as the CEO of MSWG (Minority Shareholders Watch Group), a non-profit company, involved in minority shareholder activism in December 2023 after six years of service.
He is a qualified accountant (FCCA) and a Chartered Member of the MIA (Malaysian Institute of Accountants). He was a past council member of the MIA and a past president of the Malaysian Advisory Committee of the ACCA. He was also the past president of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia and holds the designation of CFIIA (Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Internal Auditors). In addition, Devanesan has a law degree (LLB Hons) from the University of London.
He is an adjunct professor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, an appointment made in December 2019. He has served 18 years with Bursa Malaysia from 1992 to 2010.He has held various positions at Bursa Malaysia including Chief Regulatory Officer, Chief Market Operations Officer, Head of Group Internal Audit and Risk Management. He set up the Group Internal Audit Function at Bursa Malaysia. He has 13 years’ experience heading various internal audit functions.
Devanesan also sits on the Board of AKPK (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit) as an independent director since 2017. He is currently the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of AKPK.
Divakaren Sivagurunathan
Cybersecurity Audit Expert
Divakaren Sivagurunathan is a seasoned Head of Internal Audit with over two decades of extensive experience spanning IT auditing, application and infrastructure reviews, cybersecurity auditing, and corporate governance across Malaysia, Qatar, and the Asia-Pacific region.
A Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) holder with specialized credentials in cybersecurity auditing from ISACA, as well as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), he brings deep technical insight and strategic risk perspective to evaluating complex organizational control environments.
Throughout his career, Divakaren has led comprehensive audit programs leveraging frameworks such as NIST, COBIT and COSO, driving data analytics integration, fraud risk assessments, and continuous auditing practices. Beyond operational oversight, he is an active industry trainer and speaker, regularly conducting sessions on IT risk management, IT auditing, cloud security compliance, and data privacy.
At IIAMNC2026, Divakaren shares his expertise on “Technology Resilience Beyond IT,” exploring how organizations can bridge technical risk controls with broader business continuity, operational readiness, and strategic governance to build enduring organizational strength in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Dominic Chegne
Governor, IIA Malaysia
Dominic leads the Risk Services (RS) business advisory practice in PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Malaysia.
His employment history spans over 28 years of work experience.
Risk Services supports its business partners in a foray of subject matter from ESG, Cyber, Data, Governance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance Transformation, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Enablement and AI deployment.
Dominic has taken on several leadership roles during his tenure in PwC. He previously led the Risk & Governance Consulting practice and prior to the that, Dominic led and grew the internal audit business for the Malaysian office.
Dominic was appointed as a member of the Board of Governors on 18 September 2018.
Fadzilah Musa
Solutions Engineer, DataSnipper
Fadzilah Musa is a Solutions Engineer at DataSnipper, a leading intelligent automation platform that helps audit and finance professionals streamline document heavy workflows by extracting, matching, verifying, and documenting data directly within Excel.
With experience spanning audit, consulting and technology, Fadzilah brings practical expertise in applying innovative solutions to real world audit and finance challenges, enabling teams to work smarter with confidence.
Faizul Abdullah
Director of Internal Audit, Maxis Berhad
Faizul Abdullah is the Director of Internal Audit at Maxis Berhad.
Since joining the company in 2016, he has been instrumental in transforming the Internal Audit function through the adoption of advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and other digital technologies, culminating in his advancement to Director in 2024. He has also championed the alignment of internal audit processes with global best practices, significantly strengthening the efficiency, effectiveness, and strategic value delivered by the Internal Audit Division.
Prior to joining Maxis, Faizul held senior audit and assurance roles across diverse industries and geographies, including the oil and gas sector in Qatar, telecommunications in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, and a global manufacturing conglomerate’s Asia-Pacific office in Singapore.
Faizul holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Imperial College London UK, an MBA from the University of Sheffield UK, and a Master of Science in Information Technology from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). He is a Fellow CPA Australia (FCPA) and holds several other professional certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).”
Dr. Farida Veerankutty
Head of Internal Audit, Ministry of Finance
Dr. Farida Binti Veerankutty is a dedicated public servant and audit practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience spanning the private sector and the Malaysian civil service.
His employment history spans over 28 years of work experience.
She currently serves as the Head of the Internal Audit at the Ministry of Finance. Her extensive career includes a strategic tenure at the Ministry of Finance focused on internal audit policy-making, and nearly two decades at the National Audit Department of Malaysia conducting audit for Federal Government and Government Link Companies.
Dr. Farida holds a PhD in IT Auditing and a Bachelor of Accountancy from Universiti Putra Malaysia, alongside an MBA in Internal Auditing from the University of Malaya. A committed educator and contributor to the profession, she actively involves herself in knowledge sharing on public sector auditing among internal auditors. She has shared her expertise through several national publications, including the Performance Audit Guidelines for Internal Audit (2024) and the Quality Assurance Review Guidelines (2012). Her work is driven by a long-standing commitment to strengthening governance and operational excellence within the public sector auditing.
Geetha Kanny
Executive Director, IIA Malaysia
Geetha Kanny is currently the Executive Director of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia.
She has more than 28 years of work experience that cuts across Financial Services, Legal Solution, HR Consulting and Professional Education Consulting. Geetha has both local and regional experiences having managed teams and stakeholders from various countries and cultural background.
With her MBA qualifications and having been in a management role for more than 16 years, Geetha has strong strategic, operational, business development and management background. Geetha manages a team of 20 staff at The Institute and is very passionate on developing her team to be future leaders. At the same time, she has a vision of elevating The Institute to be a one stop centre for all Governance professionals for all matters related to Governance.
Izzatul Hanim Ismadi
Assistant Manager Internal Audit, IHH Healthcare Berhad
Izzatul Hanim is part of a new generation of internal audit leaders shaping the future of the profession.
As the first Malaysian to be featured as an Emerging Leader conferred by the IIA Global, she has earned international recognition for combining innovation, technology and business insight to deliver greater value through internal audit.
With more than six years’ experience, Izzatul Hanim serves as an audit specialist in the field of Asia’s healthcare operations. Her depth of experience spans across Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and China.
She combines deep healthcare operational knowledge with data analytics to deliver meaningful insights that help organisations strengthen governance, improve operational performance and adopt best practices. She has brought a fresh wave of innovation to audit operations through her strategic use of digital tools. Her forward-thinking initiatives have driven remarkable gains in transparency, teamwork and audit productivity, setting a new standard for excellence.
Her commitment to innovation and value creation has established her as one of the profession’s emerging voices.
Jackie Mah
President & CEO, Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM)
As the President & CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM), Jackie Mah drives the organisation’s strategic direction, growth and operational excellence with a clear commitment to advancing board effectiveness, strengthening director capabilities and shaping governance practices across organisations.
She is also deeply committed to nurturing aspiring directors and strengthening the pipeline of future board leaders.
Prior to this position, Jackie’s tenure as Executive Vice President at ICDM saw her lead the Directors Development & Certification Framework, equipping boards with crucial skillsets for evolving governance challenges. She has led board evaluation engagements to strengthen effectiveness, enhance diversity, and foster a constructive boardroom culture. Recognising the importance of sustainability, Jackie completed the ESG Competent Boards Programme and was instrumental in integrating ESG into ICDM’s offerings. She drove improvements in operational effectiveness, expanded outreach, and accelerated business growth through strategic partnerships and focused market positioning. In parallel, she led the Research & Advocacy function, advancing thought leadership and deepening stakeholder engagement, while building a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
Jackie’s passion extends to people and talent development, where she is committed to nurturing high- performing, diverse, and inclusive teams that promote ethical leadership, innovation, open dialogue, and a shared commitment to sustainable outcomes.
A member of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Jackie also contributes as a member of the MIA’s Integrated Reporting Committee and serves as a Council Member for Climate Governance Malaysia, advancing climate stewardship initiatives.
Javier Chavarria
Auditor General, Asian Development Bank
Mr. Javier Chavarria has more than 25 years of international experience in internal audit, risk management, governance, and advisory services across multilateral organizations and the private sector.
Prior to joining Asian Development Bank (ADB), he served as Director of the Office of Internal Audit at the World Food Programme. He has also held leadership positions in internal audit and advisory services at the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, as well as with Deloitte and Arthur Andersen.
As ADB ‘s Auditor General, Mr. Chavarria provides strategic leadership to the internal audit office, overseeing the delivery of independent and objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness across the institution. He leads the internal audit office in risk-based audit planning, organizational transformation, and quality assurance programs.
In addition to other academic qualifications, Mr. Chavarria holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from SDA Bocconi as well as professional certifications in internal auditing, fraud examination, and risk management assurance (CIA, CFE, and CRMA).
Joe Lee
Director, Moore Risk Consulting Sdn Bhd
Joe Lee is the Director of Moore Risk Consulting Sdn. Bhd., and has over 20 years of experience in internal and financial audit, transformation and cost savings delivery services.
In his current role, he has led procurement transformation initiatives and business process improvement reviews engagements for clients in the manufacturing and logistic sectors. Prior to this, he was Head of Procurement of LafargeHolcim Vietnam, leading procurement cost savings initiatives for annual spend of USD360 million, and responsible for integrity and excellence of P2P process in an emerging economic environment.
Joe started his internal audit experience with KPMG Internal Audit Advisory as Associate Director. He led numerous internal audit and risk management projects for companies across various industries. His clients include the top 10 property developers in Malaysia, the largest integrated aluminium manufacturer in ASEAN, one of the largest integrated producer of olefins and polyolefins in ASEAN and a global top 15 container port.
Joe is a Certified Internal Auditor by the Global Institute of Internal Auditors, a Certified Supply Chain Professional with the Institute of Supply Management (US), and a Certified Public Accountant (MICPA), and a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) degree from the University of Manchester.
Kaleon Leong Rahan
Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM)
Mr. Kaleon Leong bin Rahan has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) since 1 October 2018.
He brings with him over 20 years of experience in senior management roles within the Malaysian investment management industry, with expertise in unit trust and asset management, regulation, and auditing.
Prior to his appointment at FIMM, Kaleon was the Chief Executive Officer and Director of HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad. He has also held positions at the Securities Commission Malaysia, AmInvestment Services Berhad, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In addition, Kaleon has participated as a speaker and resource person on fund management at events organised by institutions such as the Asian Development Bank and the Securities Industry Development Corporation.
Kaleon serves as a Board Member of the International Investment Funds Association (IIFA) and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology Management from Universiti Tun Abdul Razak. He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Finance at the Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Lee Min On
Independent Non-Executive Director, PLCs
Mr. Lee Min On is a Chartered Accountant (M) with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a Certified Public Accountant (M) with the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
He is also a Fellow (CFIIA) of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia.
Mr. Lee retired in 2015 as a Partner of KPMG in Malaysia, after serving for 36 years, with 20 years in external audit & 16 years in risk consulting. His professional experience at KPMG included the external audit of both public and private corporations, as well as board and risk consulting services in areas such as Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Risk-Based Internal Audit, and Board Effectiveness Evaluation.
He co-wrote Bursa Malaysia’s Corporate Governance Guide – Towards Boardroom Excellence (1st and 2nd Editions), on the Principles & Practices of the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance. Additionally, Mr. Lee was a member of the task force under the auspices of Bursa Malaysia, responsible for developing the Statement on Risk Management & Internal Control – Guidelines for Directors of Listed Issuers.
He is actively conducts corporate training for Directors & Management and participates in public seminars & conferences as speaker on topics such as Sustainability Governance and Reporting, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (including Fraud Risk Management), Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Initiatives, Directors’ Roles and Responsibilities, Bursa’s Listing Requirements (including Corporate Reporting, Conflict of Interest obligations, and Related Party Transactions), the Companies Act 2016, and Risk-Based Internal Audit.
Currently, Mr. Lee serves as an Independent Director of five Main Market listed issuers and sits as a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Lee Yik Soon
Senior Cyber Security Consultant, LGMS
Yik Soon is a Senior Lead Consultant in Cyber Security with more than a decade of experience advising organizations on cyber resilience, governance, regulatory compliance, and emerging technology risks.
He has successfully led more than 150 cybersecurity engagements and over 300 technical security assessments across Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Cambodia, Australia, and Japan, serving clients in the financial services, manufacturing, and public sectors.
Throughout his career, Yik Soon has worked closely with boards of directors, C executives, regulators, and technology leaders to develop cybersecurity strategies, strengthen governance frameworks, and deliver enterprise wide transformation initiatives. His expertise spans AI governance, cyber resilience, SWIFT security, ISO 27001, regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and security maturity programmes aligned with international standards and industry best practices.
In addition to his consulting experience, Yik Soon is a recognised trainer and speaker who has delivered executive briefings, board level cybersecurity awareness programmes, and professional training for industry practitioners. Known for bridging the gap between technical complexity and business strategy, he provides practical, actionable insights that enable organisations to strengthen resilience while embracing digital innovation. His extensive hands on experience, strategic perspective, and real world case studies make him a trusted advisor and a sought after speaker on cybersecurity, governance, and AI risk management.
Malique Firdauz Ahmad Sidique
Group Chief Audit Executive (GCAE), Maybank Group
Malique Sidique is the Group Chief Audit Executive of Maybank, where he leads the Group’s internal audit function and provides independent assurance to the Board and senior management.
With more than 25 years of financial services experience in Malaysia and the United Kingdom, Malique brings a distinctive combination of audit, finance and business leadership. His previous roles include Acting Group Chief Financial Officer, Head of Group Performance Reporting, Chief Financial Officer of Maybank Islamic Berhad, Officer-in- Charge of Group Islamic Banking and Maybank Islamic Berhad, Group Financial Controller, and senior finance leadership roles within Maybank Investment Banking Group.
His experience across both business and independent assurance gives him a practical understanding of what boards and senior management need from internal audit. He advocates an approach that moves beyond control validation to deliver constructive challenge, insight and foresight, strengthening governance, informing strategic decisions and supporting sustainable value creation.
Malique holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, and a Chartered Banker with the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers. He has also completed Columbia Business School’s Chief Financial Officer Programme, earning a Certificate in Business Excellence.
Dr. Muhammad Faisha Shahriman
Head of Risk & Resilience, PLUS Malaysia Berhad
Dr. Muhammad Faisha Shahriman is the Head of Risk & Resilience at PLUS Malaysia Berhad and Chairman of the Malaysian Association of Risk and Insurance Management (MARIM) for the 2025 – 2027 term.
He has more than 20 years of experience across highways, aviation, oil and gas, logistics and consulting, with expertise in enterprise risk management, crisis and organisational resilience, strategy and programme governance.
Beyond his corporate role, Dr. Faisha actively contributes to the development of the risk profession. He previously served on the Strategic RISK Asia-Pacific Advisory Board and regularly speaks, conducts training and lectures at regional conferences, professional programmes and universities across ASEAN and the Middle East.
His work has received several regional and international recognitions, including ASEAN Risk Champion and awards from Strategic RISK Asia Pacific and the Institute of Risk Management UK.
Nazim Khan Ahmad Khan
Head of Technology Assurance, Maxis Berhad
Nazim Khan, currently the Head of Technology Assurance at Maxis, with over 26 years of experience in the telecommunications and technology industry.
His career has spanned systems integration, technology consulting, governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and technology assurance, having held roles across organizations such as Logica, CSG, Accenture, and Maxis.
In his current role, Nazim Khan lead initiatives focused on strengthening technology governance, enhancing risk and control frameworks, improving cyber resilience, and providing assurance over digital transformation and emerging technology initiatives. His work involves collaborating with business and technology leaders to ensure innovation is underpinned by robust governance, effective risk management, and operational resilience.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), professional certifications including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). These credentials, combined with his industry experience, have enabled him to bridge technology, business, and assurance perspectives in supporting organizational objectives.
Nik Shahrizal Sulaiman
Partner, PwC Malaysia
Nik Shahrizal Sulaiman is a Partner in PwC Malaysia’s Risk Services practice, where he advises boards, audit committees, regulators and senior executives on governance, risk management, internal audit transformation and organisational resilience.
With over two decades of professional experience, Nik has led complex governance, risk and assurance engagements across financial services, government, telecommunications, technology, infrastructure, energy and diversified conglomerates. He has worked closely with organisations in strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing risk oversight and repositioning internal audit functions to address an increasingly dynamic and technology driven risk landscape.
A recognised thought leader in governance and assurance, Nik regularly engages with boards and senior leadership teams on topics such as the future of internal audit, emerging and strategic risks, board effectiveness, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and organisational resilience. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and executive forums, where he shares practical insights on how internal auditors can move beyond traditional compliance roles to become trusted advisors and strategic business partners.
Nik is particularly passionate about helping the internal audit profession navigate disruption, leverage technology and artificial intelligence, and deliver greater insight, foresight and value to stakeholders in an increasingly uncertain world.
Nik is a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), and holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge.
Dr. Nurmazilah Dato Mahzan
Board, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor, and BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd
Dr. Nurmazilah currently sits on the Board of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor, and BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
Dr Nurmazilah was formerly an Authority Member of The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA), a board member of CIMB Bank Berhad, TH Plantations Berhad, as well as the former Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
Dr Nurmazilah is a Certified ESG Analyst, Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Internal Auditor and holds the Certified Risk Management and Assurance qualification. She also holds a PhD in accounting from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. She also completed a course on climate change and Net Zero from the University of Cambridge. Dr Nurmazilah is a member of MIA, MICPA, CIMA, IIA Malaysia as well as an ASEAN CPA.
Nurni Baizura Haron
Chief Governance, Finance & Investment, MIMOS Holding Sdn Bhd
Nurni Baizura Haron, CIA, is the Chief Governance, Finance & Investment of MIMOS Holding Sdn Bhd, a member of MIMOS Group of Companies.
She has over twenty eight years of combined experience with twenty five years of audit practice in various industries ranging from manufacturing, construction and ICT research & development. Baizura took on the position of Head of Corporate Internal Audit in November 2006 and has successfully contributed to the implementation of a number of best practices for the department, the Audit Committee (ARMC) and MIMOS Berhad. She was one of the drivers for the establishment of risk management practice and Integrated Assurance Reporting for the organisation. Baizura has successfully led the completion of IA External Quality Review performed by Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIAM) in 2009, 2015, 2020 and 2024. She is a keen advocate of the IA profession.
Baizura is a chartered member of IIA Malaysia and a graduate of the University of Sydney, Australia with a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics & Accountancy.
Philip Satish Rao
Governor, IIA Malaysia
Philip Satish Rao is a Partner with Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd. (EY).
With over 35 years of experience at EY, he has served various external and internal audits, risk management and corporate governance, and corporate finance engagements apart from the experience gained through secondments in Malaysia and abroad. Philip is the Program Director of the EY Entrepreneur of The Year (EOY) award in Malaysia. EOY is considered the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs.
Philip has led numerous governances, internal audit and risk management engagements in various industries. Philip is a regular speaker on topics relating to governance, risk management and internal audit, locally and internationally. He also contributes articles on these topics.
Phillip was appointed as a member of the Board of Governors on 21 January 2022.
Ranjit Singh
Chairman, Axcelasia Group
Ranjit Singh has over 30 years’ experience in the fields of risk management, governance, internal audit and forensic accounting.
He has led and completed internal audit and risk management projects at more than 150 companies (PLCs, GLCs & MNCs) covering various industries. Ranjit has a truly international perspective of best practices as he has completed assignments in more than 30 countries.
He was a member of the Board of Directors of Global Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”) for the term 2017 to 2021. Ranjit was also a member of the Global IIA Audit Committee and IIA’s International Internal Audit Standards Board. He was the President of Asian Confederation of Institute of Internal Auditors (ACIIA) and President of the IIA Malaysia.
Ranjit has led five one-day workshops for Bursa Malaysia Berhad on risk management, internal controls and internal audit for 5 years (2013 to 2017) covering participants for more than 300 listed companies and spoke at various conferences and Board training programmes. Ranjit has appeared on TV and Radio shows including Biz talk (Astro Awani) and live on BFM’s breakfast grille programmes on the subjects of internal audit, risk and governance.
He spearheaded Axcelasia’s listing on the catalist market of SGX in 2015. Ranjit is a Chartered Accountant, and he obtained a Master of Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK in 1996.
Dr. Raymon Ram
Managing Principal, Graymatter Forensic Advisory Sdn Bhd
Dr. Raymon Ram is a governance, integrity and financial crime specialist with extensive experience in corporate investigations, financial forensics, fraud risk management, anti-corruption, and regulatory compliance.
He is the Founder and Managing Principal of Graymatter Forensic Advisory Sdn. Bhd., a boutique specialist advisory firm focusing on Financial Forensics, Fraud Risk Management and AML/CFT Compliance, providing strategic advisory and capacity-building services to government agencies, regulators, GLCs, GLICs, financial institutions, multinational corporations and private sector organisations.
He currently serves as President of Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) and Anti-Corruption Expert (Research) with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). His professional contributions include supporting the National Audit Department in strengthening audit investigation methodologies, collaborating with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on initiatives relating to Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, and leading the development of Transparency International Malaysia’s Good Practice Guidance and Adequate Procedures Checklist to assist organisations in implementing effective anti-bribery compliance programmes. He has also been appointed by the Minister as a member of the Whistleblower Protection
Committee established under Section 5A of the Whistleblower Protection (Amendment) Act 2025.
Beyond his advisory work, Dr. Raymon has contributed to national governance reform through his participation in various working committees and policy initiatives relating to the separation of the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor (AG-PP), Beneficial Ownership Transparency, Freedom of Information (FOI), the establishment of an Ombudsman, and the introduction of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) framework.
A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems Lead Auditor, ACFE Authorised Trainer, and PECB Certified Trainer, Dr. Raymon is a sought-after speaker and trainer who regularly advises boards, senior management, regulators and professionals on governance, fraud risk management, corporate investigations, anti-corruption and regulatory compliance. He is also frequently engaged by local and international media to provide expert commentary on governance, integrity, anti-corruption and economic crime.
Santosh Govind
Chief Executive Officer, CG Board Asia Pacific
Santosh Govind holds an MBA, Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor by IIA Inc. He is a member of MIA, MICPA IIA Malaysia and ICDM.
He is also a HRD Corporation Accredited Trainer and obtained the ESG certification from IIA Inc on Internal Auditing for Sustainable Organisations.
He is a seasoned professional with 38 years of experience spanning internal audit, governance, risk management, finance, and external audit.
He has served as the Chief Audit Executive for over 20 years in leading Malaysian public listed companies including Eco World Group and S P Setia Berhad, engaging directly with C-Suite Executives and Board Audit Committees.
He has also worked 4 years in KPMG providing Governance, Risk Management and internal control services to various listed companies. He has close to 5 years’ experience in the Finance fraternity serving as a Financial Controller and Finance Manager in different companies. He has also 7 years of external audit experience. He is also a speaker and moderator in various platforms.
Santosh was previously the Board Member, Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee, Chairman of the Certification and Academic Relations Committee and Chairman of The Professional Development Committee of Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia.
Stephen Byrne
Group Chief Internal Audit Officer, IHH Healthcare
Stephen Byrne is the Group Chief Internal Audit Officer of IHH Healthcare, one of the world’s largest private healthcare groups.
With more than 30 years of international experience in internal audit, risk and assurance, he leads the global Internal Audit function across IHH’s international healthcare operations.
Since joining IHH, Stephen has led the transformation of Internal Audit from a traditional compliance-focused function into a trusted advisor that provides assurance on the issues that matter most to the Board and executive management, helping shape decisions and strengthen organisational resilience.
His approach has centred on strengthening risk-based assurance, increasing focus on emerging and strategic risks, and delivering practical insights that support organisational performance, resilience and governance.
Under his leadership, Internal Audit has broadened its role beyond financial and compliance risks to provide risk-focussed assurance over other areas including cybersecurity, operations, major projects and clinical risk.
He is passionate about ensuring Internal Audit remains relevant in a rapidly changing risk environment by delivering assurance that is insightful, forward looking and capable of influencing better business outcomes.
Stephen is an active contributor to the profession as a Board member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia. He holds a degree in Physics from the University of Bristol, UK, including study at the University of Mainz in Germany. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Sujatha Sekhar Naik
Managing Partner & Lead Consultant, SSN Consult
Sujatha Sekhar Naik is a senior governance, financial markets, and legal professional with over 30 years of experience spanning capital market regulation, corporate law, sustainability, investor protection, and dispute resolution, with a grounded understanding of Malaysia’s regulatory landscape, market dynamics, and investor expectations.
She is Managing Partner & Lead Consultant of SSN Consult. Her career includes 18 years as a regulator at the Securities Commission Malaysia, including a secondment as CEO of the Securities Industry Dispute Resolution Center (SIDREC), alongside C-suite governance and legal counsel roles and board service across sectors. She currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Financial Markets Ombudsman Service (FMOS), Metrod Holdings Berhad, and Hextar Technologies Solutions Berhad, and as Chair and Governor of the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG), where she is progressing its merger with the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM).
Sujatha advises listed companies, GLCs, manufacturers, and emerging ventures on governance, ESG integration, compliance, and regulatory strategy, and contributes to policy development and capacity building as a trainer, speaker, and moderator.
A Fellow of the ICDM and an accredited mediator, she is a qualified Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya and was called to the Bar of England and Wales.
Wee Hock Kee
Managing Partner, CG Board Asia Pacific
Wee Hock Kee brings with him over four decades of experience in leadership roles across multinational corporations and public sector, specializing in internal audit, risk management, corporate governance and board practices.
A MIA member, a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Wee previously held the position of Regional Audit Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa at AstraZeneca PLC. He is currently a Faculty Member and Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) and a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID).
Wee has made notable contributions to the internal audit profession, having served as President of both the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIAM) and the Asian Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (ACIIA). He was also a board member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global, member of the ACCA Malaysia Advisory Council, and Chairman of the Internal Audit Working Group at the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Recently, he was awarded the Presidential Legacy Award by ACIIA having served as their First President.
At present, Wee chairs PERKESO’s Governance, Ethics, Assurance and Risk Committee (GEAR). He was the Audit and Risk Committee Chairman of the IIAM. He has previously served on the boards of various public-listed companies in Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, where he led key board committees including Audit, Risk Management, and Nomination and Remuneration. He was also a Board Member and Audit and Risk Committee Chairman of MIMOS Berhad, Malaysia’s National ICT R&D agency under the Ministry of Finance (MOF). Wee was also a former Commissioner of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) and as a Commissioner, he also chaired the Licensing and Air Traffic Rights Committee.
Wee was named Malaysian Internal Auditor of the Year in 2001 and chaired the prestigious 2011 IIA International Conference held in Kuala Lumpur. He has also been a Research Fellow at the ELM Faculty of HELP University.
Wee has conducted numerous board effectiveness evaluations for large-cap companies, applying his deep industry knowledge to support enhanced board governance and long-term organisational value.
His past experience in the internal audit leadership role includes Frazer and Neave Berhad, ICI Chemical (UK), Cycle and Carriage Limited (Singapore) and Heinekan Malaysia Berhad.
Zainal Akbar Abdul Kader
Chief Officer, Audit & Risk, Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO)
Zainal Akbar Abdul Kader, holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from Curtin University of Technology, Australia.
With An all-rounder, his 25 years’ professional career including experiences in both external and internal auditing, group accounting, strategic financial management and risk management.
He was Past-President of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIAM) from 2020 to 2022) and elected member of Board of Governors from 2014 till 2022. Zainal was also a former Executive Committee Member of Malaysia Association of Risk & Insurance Malaysia (MARIM).
Zainal is currently the Chief Officer, Audit & Risk Division at Social Security Organisation Malaysia (PERKESO) since August 2021. Prior to his current position he was the General Manager, Group Internal Audit & Risk Division of UMW Holdings Berhad (a mainboard listed company) and previously the Vice President, Internal Audit & Risk Management at Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation.
Prior to the above, he was the Financial Controller at TDM Berhad a position he held from 2006 to 2007. Meanwhile, from year 2001 – 2005 he was the Group Manager, Internal Audit at the same company responsible for spearheading Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions throughout the Group.
In 2007, he had also successfully completed the prestigious ‘The Job of Chief Executive’ programme organized by IMD Switzerland / Singapore Institute of Management and subsequently in the year 2013 completed ‘The Bullet Proof Manager Training Series’ programme facilitated by Crestcom International, Colorado USA.
He has represented various taskforce and working groups under IIAM, Federation of Public Listed Companies, MASB, Bank Negara, Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia on various guidelines and standards. He also regularly gives lectures at local universities, training and speak at various conferences on best practices in internal audit and enterprise risk management.