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      Charles is an external Subject-Matter-Expert to KPMG after seven years as the firms Advisory Principal Director and Risk Management Leader. He also serves as the Chief Audit Executive for a large US State Government Department, directing enterprise-wide internal audit.  

      With 25+ years of global experience (Papua New Guinea, America and Australia) in internal audit, risk management, AML/CTF, fraud prevention, and technology/ cyber risk. Charles helps public and private sector clients modernise controls, meet international standards, and unlock operational efficiency. He has designed risk frameworks, guided government departments and state-owned enterprises, through legislative reform and led private-public partnerships that fast-tracked digital infrastructure across the south pacific.  

      During his KPMG tenure he has worked across the following sectors: financial services, energy, resources, international development, defence, and government agencies. Charles is committed to capacity building in the South Pacific, delivering workshops for regulators and business leaders, and creating sustainable talent pipelines recognised by his clients.

      1. Areas of expertise

        • Risk Management  

        • Internal audit   

        • Technology/ cyber enhancement   

        • Business process optimisation  

        • Strategy & governance  

        • Training and capacity building  

        • Forensic investigations  

      2. Education & qualification

        • Executive AI Strategic Leadership Program – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 

        • Master’s in business administration – Warwick University  

        • Bachelor of Science – Physical sciences, Oregon State University (OSU) 

        • Bachelor of Science – Management Information Systems, Oregon State University (OSU) 

        • Professional member of IIA (former Board of Director)  

        • Member of ISACA (former Board of Director)  

        • Member Institute of Directors  

        • Member of Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) 

        • Member of US State Department Audit Committee 

      3. Accreditations

        • Professional Member, Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA)  

          • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)  

        • Member, Information, Systems audit and Control Association (ISACA)  

          • Certified Information Security manager (CISM)  

          • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)  

          • Certified in risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)  

          • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)  

        • Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)  

        • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) 

        • International Organization of Standardization 

          • ISO 9001 – Lead Auditor 

          • ISO 27001 - Lead Auditor/ Implementer/ Internal Controls Architect  

          • ISO 31000 - Internal Controls Risk Analyst 

        • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 

        • COBIT certification 

        • ICS 300 – Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents 

        • ICS 400 – Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents