Speaker

Rania is an accomplished and visionary GRC and Assurance leader with 20+ years of global cross-sector experience leading and advising across Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit. Known for her commercial acumen, influence and impact, and recognised for her achievements in evolving the profession and elevating organisational performance, she excels in designing and implementing transformative risk and assurance strategies, nurturing talent, and building strategic partnerships.

As founder of a boutique GRC & Audit consultancy in London, Rania advises Boards, CEOs, CFOs and CTOs on risk management, facilitates strategic risk assessment round-tables, and mentors CROs and CAEs on modernising and strengthening Risk and Audit functions, enabling organisations to solve problems, build resilience and achieve strategic goals. Previously, she was the Chief Audit & Risk Executive at VEON in Amsterdam, FirstGroup and Colt Technology following roles at Deloitte, ChevronTexaco in London, and GE Money in Australia, operating globally.

An international speaker at GRC, Audit and Leadership conferences, Rania holds a BA in Economics, an MCom in Strategic Management, and professional qualifications as a CGMA and CIA. She is fluent in English, French and Arabic.