Garran is the Country Market Lead for Protiviti Australia. In this role, Garran’s focus is on driving the Australian practice forward and building... Read more
Garran is the Country Market Lead for Protiviti Australia. In this role, Garran’s focus is on driving the Australian practice forward and building a firm that helps our clients face the future with confidence.
He has over 25 years of internal audit and risk management experience in the mining, corporate and government sectors. Garran is a key member of the firm’s Global Mining, Energy and Utilities group providing extensive experience on large global projects.
As a founding director of Protiviti Australia at its formation in 2004, Garran has held various leadership roles in the firm prior to his current responsibilities. Previously, he was with Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young.
Lauren is a Managing Director in the Melbourne office and Protiviti’s Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Solution Lead with over 14 years'... Read more
Lauren is a Managing Director in the Melbourne office and Protiviti’s Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Solution Lead with over 14 years' experience in governance, risk, and internal controls. Lauren specialises in enhancing organisational capabilities by reducing red tape, successfully delivering solutions across multiple industries including health, higher education, government, consumer products and energy. Lauren has a diverse background having worked across multiple markets and geographies including Australia, the United States and the Middle East.
Lauren has extensive experience working with various stakeholder groups including boards, audit committees, executive management teams and line management staff and has acted as an active member and contributor to the Institute of Internal Auditors since 2014.
Steve is a Managing Director and the Office Lead of Protiviti Canberra, and has almost 30 years’ experience, providing assurance services to a... Read more
Steve is a Managing Director and the Office Lead of Protiviti Canberra, and has almost 30 years’ experience, providing assurance services to a significant number of organisations, including major national companies and to major government agencies. Steve has performed and been responsible for many internal audits, IT audits and other consultancy assignments for a wide range of public sector agencies.
Leslie is a Managing Director and Protiviti’s Technology Consulting Solution Lead, specialising in digital and technology strategy as well as... Read more
Leslie is a Managing Director and Protiviti’s Technology Consulting Solution Lead, specialising in digital and technology strategy as well as transformational change. She has over 25 years experience as a senior executive across consulting, industry and government. She has extensive experience designing and delivering large-scale change initiatives across organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America. Leslie has experience across industries including financial services, transport & aviation, utilities & energy, consumer products & retailing and telecommunications, while also being a champion for diversity and inclusion.
Before joining Protiviti, Leslie was a Partner at EY, the CIO for APRA and held senior technology management roles with ANZ Banking Group, Babcock & Brown Limited, Macquarie Group, Mars Inc. and EnergyAustralia. Prior to these, Leslie worked with Accenture in both Sydney and Toronto.
Ewen is a Managing Director and the Office Lead of Protiviti Sydney, working with clients in the UK, Australia, and USA. Ewen is highly... Read more
Ewen is a Managing Director and the Office Lead of Protiviti Sydney, working with clients in the UK, Australia, and USA. Ewen is highly experienced across multiple IT platforms as well as business engagement of IT systems. Having worked across a full spectrum of IT related issues, Ewen’s business knowledge and experience across a number of industries has exposed him to a diverse range of IT related issues. Specialising in programme/project management roles that have focused on process and technology change, Ewen has worked on a number of software development projects utilising both new and traditional development methodologies. Ewen is a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a PRINCE2 Practitioner.
Mike is a Managing Director and Protiviti’s National Financial Services Lead, and has over 24 years’ experience in governance, risk management and... Read more
Mike is a Managing Director and Protiviti’s National Financial Services Lead, and has over 24 years’ experience in governance, risk management and assurance, both in practice and industry.
Mike’s experience has included the design of risk management approaches, the integration of risk into the day-to-day planning and decision making activities of the business and the transformation and operation of risk and internal audit functions to increase their impact and deliver to the demanding expectations of their stakeholders.
Mike’s extensive experience in practice and industry in both Australia and the UK brings unparalleled insights, resulting in the delivery of high quality outcomes for clients.
Mark is a Managing Director and Protiviti’s Risk & Compliance Solution Lead, with over 17 years of risk and regulatory compliance experience... Read more
Mark is a Managing Director and Protiviti’s Risk & Compliance Solution Lead, with over 17 years of risk and regulatory compliance experience in financial services industry. Mark commenced his career as a regulatory supervisor at APRA where he gained invaluable experience in overseeing the ongoing prudential compliance with relevant Prudential Standards and conducting onsite risk management supervisory inspections at APRA regulated institutions.
Mark has spent a significant time in professional services consulting to leading financial services organisations both locally and internationally. Mark has a proven track record delivering deep insights to his clients through leading the design and delivery of contemporary risk management, regulatory compliance and capital management framework solutions.
Craig is a Managing Director and Protiviti’s Business Performance Improvement Solution Lead. He has 31 years’ specialised experience in Public... Read more
Craig is a Managing Director and Protiviti’s Business Performance Improvement Solution Lead. He has 31 years’ specialised experience in Public Sector Business Advisory and Strategy, Strategic Procurement, Outsourcing and Probity, Organisational Reform and Business Improvement, Portfolio, Program & Project Management, Assurance and Audit and Risk Management.
Department of Defence: ADF Health Services Contract (2017-18). A $6Bn procurement of General Practice and Specialised Health Services, and business-critical ICT systems, including; Invoicing, Billing and Supplier Payment, Rostering and Appointment Management, as well as Health activity record and Report Management. Craig conducted regular quality reviews and audits throughout the life of the project, with particular focus on; procurement performance, ICT requirements and interoperability alignment, risk and governance, and progressive benefits realisation.
Department of Defence: eHealth System (2015-16): Post Implementation Review (PIR) and Remediation. As Review and Remediation Lead, Craig led the PIR of the Defence eHealth System (DeHS) and the follow-on suite of business improvement remediation initiatives. DeHS was procured as the single-source health record for all permanent and reserve members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
CASG (DMO) Company ScoreCard (2001-2). Design, development and implementation of Company Scorecard system. An ICT-based Contractor Performance Assessment and Reporting system aimed at enhancing contractor performance monitoring, reporting and feedback to generate improvement and awareness of contractor capability across Defence.
Department of Defence: Health Service Delivery Improvement Program (HSDIP) (2014-15). As Program Manager, Craig was responsible for providing strategic business advice as well as the planning and delivery of an interrelated suite of six dynamic projects designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Defence's health capability.
ACT Health System Innovation Program Management Office. Consulting to the Director General ACT Health and the Deputy Director General Innovation, Craig was responsible for the effective design, implementation and on-going management of the ACT Health reform agenda and System Innovation Program.
Risk Capability Improvement Project (AIR9000 Programme). As Project Manager, Craig was responsible for the development and implementation of the AIR9000 Programme’s risk and opportunity management framework, including; contractor procurement, contract management and administration; establishment and management of the Programme’s integrated Risk Coordination Group (RCG) and maintenance of the risk Program.
David is a Managing Director within the Technology Consulting business, specialising in Technology Transformation, Infrastructure & Cloud... Read more
David is a Managing Director within the Technology Consulting business, specialising in Technology Transformation, Infrastructure & Cloud Advisory, Technology Governance and Operating Model.
David’s primary focus is to lead the Cloud and Infrastructure Advisory business in Australia, assisting clients with the transformation of their technology environments, defining the future of their technology functions and ensuring the right capabilities are in place to operate efficiently and safely.
David has over 22 years’ experience across a variety of industries and senior IT transformation roles, including: Partner at Deloitte Technology Consulting, Group Infrastructure and Operations Director at Westpac Group, Global CTO of Reckitt Benckiser, Global Director of Architecture and Services at Reckitt Benckiser, APAC Director of Cloud Services at PwC.
David has a proven track record of implementing major transformational improvements, global infrastructure programs and strategies which have delivered a step change in each of the organisations he has been involved with.
Hellen is a Managing Director working across information technology audit, internal audit, and ICT project risk and assurance engagements. Hellen... Read more
Hellen is a Managing Director working across information technology audit, internal audit, and ICT project risk and assurance engagements. Hellen has extensive experience leading and coordinating the delivery of professional risk and assurance services to a wide variety of clients to include Commonwealth departments, local government, financial institutions, universities and the private sector.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications – IT Audit Services: Hellen leads the delivery of IT audit services for the department. This includes an IT project assurance review for the implementation of a significant system that will support the management of Australian infrastructure projects.
Data Governance and Information Security: Hellen has experience conducting reviews of data governance arrangements and data risk assessments. This include knowledge of better practice framework, Data Management Body of Knowledge. Hellen led a recent review of the (former) Department of Social Services Data Governance arrangements. Hellen has an in-depth understanding of Commonwealth Government information security requirements, to include the Protective Security Policy Framework and Information Security Requirements. Hellen has conducted numerous reviews of information and cyber security across a number of Government agencies, to include the Department of Defence and the Department of Health.
Department of Health – Live Assurance and Internal Audit Services: Hellen is leading the delivery of ‘live assurance’ audit services assisting the department during the rapid implementation of Australian Government COVID-19 Health policy, measures and critical functions. Hellen also leads the delivery of internal audit activities delivered by Protiviti for the department.
Adam is a Managing Director in Protiviti's Melbourne practice and has significant experience in delivering internal audit, investigations and risk... Read more
Adam is a Managing Director in Protiviti's Melbourne practice and has significant experience in delivering internal audit, investigations and risk related services to a range of multinational organisations. He has also acted a Chief Audit Executive for a range of Australian Stock Exchange listed companies.
He currently serves as Protiviti’s Australian leader of Internal Audit services and is a member of the organisation’s global Internal Audit Leadership. Furthermore, Adam acts as Protiviti’s leader of services to Mining clients where he is a key member of the global Energy and Resources leadership team.
Adam has led a range of large-scale projects for Australian and multinational organisations across multiple jurisdictions working closely with our global teams across a variety of continents, languages and cultures. He also brings extensive executive management and board level interaction.
State Government of Victoria: Adam lead forensic investigations on behalf of a Victorian Department with respect to funding provided to third parties. These investigations had multiple parties and includes liaison with Victoria Police and VGSO.
Global Diversified Minerals Company: Adam has led a number of highly involved reviews at Rio Tinto including operations spanning China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, USA, Canada, UK and Belgium following the incarceration of four employees for corrupt practices.
Global Gold Miner: Adam has conducted multiple investigations with respect to procurement, contracting and conflict of interest at multiple remote site locations.
Newcrest Mining: Adam led a global assessment of Community Relations activities at locations in Australia, Asia and Africa. As part of this project, Protiviti reviewed a number of community projects to consider fit for purpose, business case analysis, monitoring of spend and achievement of business case outcomes.
Ghislaine has over seventeen years of experience in the Professional Services industry. She has undertaken a wide range of business consulting, IT... Read more
Ghislaine has over seventeen years of experience in the Professional Services industry. She has undertaken a wide range of business consulting, IT consulting and IT audit assignments during this time. Ghislaine has broad experience across industries and within both the public sector and private sector. She has provided business and IT consulting and IT audit services for a number of international clients and local clients including a number of large private sector clients.
Five Year Strategy: Ghislaine led a consulting engagement to develop the Five Year Strategy for a Superannuation Fund, working with the executive and senior leadership team.
System Implementation Change Assurance: Ghislaine performed a change management review for a Government department’s upcoming system implementation go-live to provide assurance on the approach and activities being undertaken to set themselves up for a successful change deployment.
Capability Vision and Strategy: Ghislaine worked with the People branch executives of a Government agency to define a Capability vision and strategy as part of the start of a multi-year transformation program.
IT Strategy: Ghislaine worked with an Indonesian Bank’s leadership team to develop their IT strategy, defining the future direction of the bank, business requirements and the roadmap to achieve their strategy.
Customer Centric Design: Ghislaine led the customer centric design of the business bank for a key release of this Australian Bank’s transformation program.
Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks: Ghislaine led the design and development of Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks, assessing client’s maturity and providing a pragmatic, yet strategic, roadmap for implementation to uplift maturity.
Melanie is a Managing Director in Protiviti Canberra with over 20 years’ experience in leading business performance improvement excellence in... Read more
Melanie is a Managing Director in Protiviti Canberra with over 20 years’ experience in leading business performance improvement excellence in public and private enterprise. Melanie has extensive experience working with organisations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the UK. Melanie specialises in the delivery of whole of business performance improvements through strategy development and execution.
Department of Health: Melanie has provided PPM advisory services to the Mental Health Division. She is focused on providing project and program assurance for the highest priority programs to increase the likelihood of success and mitigate risk.
ACT Emergency Services Agency: Melanie has provided targeted business advisory services and specific business performance improvement guidance across the agency. Melanie has created deep and trusted relationships across ESA and has worked at the strategic and operational level to provide meaningful and applicable advisory services.
ACT Parks and Conservation: Melanie has been the engagement Director on an 8-month engagement with PCS. She led a dedicated team to provide targeted business performance improvement advisory services to the PCS, focused on improving their project and program management practices and streamlining efficiencies.
Management Consulting: Melanie has led the development of capabilities to assist organisations drive improvements to their business performance and deliver strategic objectives through a portfolio management approach.
Management Consulting: Melanie has led the development of capabilities to assist organisations drive improvements to their business performance and deliver strategic objectives through a portfolio management approach.
David is a Managing Director and has more than 15 years of experience delivering internal control and internal audit services. He manages the... Read more
David is a Managing Director and has more than 15 years of experience delivering internal control and internal audit services. He manages the delivery a large-scale business process and internal control assessments for our major ASX listed clients and SME businesses. David brings global experience in finance and operations having managed and delivered projects in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas and has specific depth in operational health and safety, which is a fundamental aspect of the industries in which he operates.
Government energy services body – David performed the annual reviews of the consolidated Safety Risk Register. The reviews focused on identifying and classifying emerging safety risks, and defining mitigating practices and controls. As part of assessing the mitigating practices and controls, David has reviewed the risk register, conducted individual meetings with key stakeholders, performed collaborative risk workshops and refined the risk register to reflect revised positions.
Safety Management System and Process Review for Global Coal Miner – David reviewed the effectiveness of work practices established at a portfolio of coal mining operations to perform a gap analysis against Australian standard, companies policies and regulatory safety codes.
Top 5 Global Gold Producer – David delivered risk and internal control reviews across the company’s operations including safety, security and environment across the asset portfolio, inventory, contract management, maintenance of fixed plant and mobile fleet. He also performed operational readiness assessments on two $1 billion project upgrades.
Domestic Copper Producer – David developed and executed the three year Internal Audit Plan focusing on embedding control frameworks into the operational processes, with a specific focus on operational health and safety. He was responsible for preparation and presentation of OH&S reports and submissions to the Executive Committee and the Board Audit Committee.
Rana is a commercially focused and highly driven risk professional specialising in multi-channel complex solution consulting to the financial... Read more
Rana is a commercially focused and highly driven risk professional specialising in multi-channel complex solution consulting to the financial services sector in APAC. A long career in relationship management at the institutional banking level interacting with global clients in several industry verticals including Oil and Gas, Commodity Trading, Natural Resources and Financial Institutions provides for a deep understanding of the challenges faced by them in the risk, compliance and CDD space. More recently, fully immersive experiences in technology led regulatory compliant onboarding solutions have led to the implementation of numerous market changing programs revolutionising the KYC/AML/CDD space in APAC.
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