Ashleigh Whelan

Ashleigh Whelan is a senior leader with over 20 years of experience in government advisory, political risk, and institutional reform consulting. Currently serving as Managing Director at Roya Development Group, they lead strategic advisory projects focused on governance reform and political analysis in Iraq and the surrounding region. Previously, Ashleigh held key roles including Senior Advisor at the International Republican Institute and Consulting positions with various international organizations, where they contributed to governance modernization and public administration reform. Ashleigh is recognized as a thought leader in bridging political analysis with actionable reform strategies, supported by a strong publication record.