Speakers & Sessions

Nishana Reddy

Nishana brings a strong combination of professional experience & credibility, across the public and private sectors, and she is deeply committed to advancing the internal audit profession in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Nishana is a respected member of the Grant Thornton team and demonstrates a strong alignment with the Institute’s purpose of promoting high professional standards, adoption of the Global Internal Audit Standards, and the ongoing development of the profession through education, advocacy, mentoring and leadership. 

Throughout her career, Nishana has demonstrated sound professional judgement, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead high-impact initiatives. She is experienced in engaging with varied stakeholder groups, managing complexity, and balancing strategic oversight with practical insight. We believe that these skills would support the Board’s responsibility for the stewardship, viability, and reputational care of IIA NZ.Nishana is strongly committed to professional excellence and would bring a collaborative, forward looking perspective to the Board. She is particularly passionate about supporting member growth, strengthening the development of the internal audit profession, and ensuring the Institute remains relevant, inclusive, and future-focused.

Nishana was appointed to the IIA NZ National Board at the AGM in May 2026 and looks forward to contributing meaningfully to the governance, strategic direction, and continued success of the IIA NZ throughout her tenure.