Speakers & Sessions

Marla Snyman

Marla Snyman is an Internal Audit Manager within the Group Internal Audit function at IAG in Auckland, New Zealand, bringing over 20 years of experience across internal and external audit in both the public and private sectors.

She began her career with PwC in 2002, before progressing through senior internal audit roles at Grant Thornton, EY and PwC. Since relocating to New Zealand in 2019, Marla has continued to build broad industry experience, and currently contributes her expertise within IAG, with a focus on delivering high-quality, insight-driven assurance in a complex financial services environment.

Marla has been a Board Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors New Zealand (IIA NZ) since 2025 and serves as Chair of the Membership Committee. In these roles, she is committed to strengthening member engagement, supporting capability uplift across the profession, and ensuring the IIA continues to deliver meaningful value to its members.

She is deeply passionate about the internal audit profession and the role it plays in strengthening governance, risk management and organisational integrity. Marla is a strong advocate for the profession and is particularly focused on fostering a supportive, connected and forward-looking community for IIA NZ members.

Known for her collaborative leadership style and strong stakeholder engagement, Marla brings a practical, people-focused approach to both her professional and governance responsibilities.