Strategic and internationally experienced Chief Risk Officer with 15+ years in global internal audit and risk leadership roles across complex, high-growth organisations. Proven track record in building, managing and strengthening global audit and risk frameworks from the ground up, driving enterprise risk management, and advising boards through transformation, crises, and IPO readiness. Known for aligning risk with strategy to unlock enterprise value, managing cross-border teams, and influencing senior stakeholders across finance, operations, and governance. A Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk culture development across highly regulated sectors including media, manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods, Petro-chemicals and global licensing. Colleagues recognise me for my integrity, decisiveness, tenacity, adaptability and as a strong advocate of a risk aware culture. Originally from New Zealand, I offer a global perspective shaped by 23 years of professional experience across New Zealand, the United States and Europe. My early passion for sports—particularly rugby and snowboarding—along with a love for alpine hiking, instilled in me discipline, resilience, leadership, and a strong sense of teamwork. These qualities have remained foundational throughout my career. While my core expertise lies in the corporate sector, I am also a natural entrepreneur and a calculated risk-taker, actively managing a personal property investment portfolio. I thrive in dynamic environments and continually challenge myself to develop new skills, both personally and professionally. Since settling in the Netherlands, I set out to learn Dutch from scratch and am now fluent. This skill has enhanced my ability to lead and connect across cultures. More recently, I have developed skills in gourmet cooking, cake decoration, and coaching youth volleyball. These pursuits reflect my belief that personal growth fuels professional excellence. I approach every challenge with energy, curiosity, and a growth mindset. My commitment to integrity, cross-cultural agility, and enabling high-performance teams in complex global environments drives my professional journey.