The international women of risk community is a network that aims to support and connect women in the Risk profession across the globe, both within KPMG as well as externally, to foster personal and professional growth within a collaborative environment of over 2000 individuals globally.
The key objectives and the purpose of the international women of risk network include:
- Empower women in the risk profession
- Feature trends and innovations impacting the risk business
- Host events to grow and learn from each other
- Provide an outlet to share tips and insights for navigating the changing landscape of the risk profession
- Connect female-driven networking events to help drive awareness
- Engage all risk professionals to help foster inclusion and create opportunities for development and advancement
Women of Risk profiles
Samantha Gloede
Managing Director, KPMG in the US
I’m Samantha (Sam) Gloede, Managing Director, Technology Risk Management for KPMG in the US based in New York. Currently, I have a dual role as the Global Risk Solutions & Program Leader for KPMG International focused on the organization’s priority investments in building risk and regulatory driven transformation solutions for member firm clients.
Natalie Faulkner
Partner, KPMG in Australia
I’m Natalie Faulkner, Global Head of Fraud Risk for KPMG International and a forensic partner based in KPMG Australia. I’m currently focused on innovating and evolving fraud risk management offerings.
Kholoud Mousa
Partner, KPMG in Saudi Arabia
My name is Kholoud Mousa. I am the first female partner in KMPG in Saudi Arabia based in Jeddah. I have the honor of being the first Saudi woman licensed to practice as a certified public accountant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Carmel Mortell
Partner, KPMG in Australia
I’m Carmel Mortell from KPMG in Australia, where I am currently the Victorian Chairman. Mentoring and sponsoring KPMG women that aspire to be leaders is extremely important to me. For KPMG in Australia to strive and survive it needs diverse leadership and a culture of inclusion.
Maryam M. Zaman
Director, Advisory Services, KPMG in the United Arab Emirates
My name is Maryam Zaman. I lead the Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services practice in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). My primary focus is in the Financial Services sector.
I-Ching Lim
Director, KPMG in Japan
My name is I-Ching Lim and I’m from the IARCS practice in Japan. My field of expertise is in internal audit and SOX compliance services, supporting many global clients who come to Japan to perform work on their overseas operations.