Jay Galicia

Jay Galicia, CPA, FCPA (Aust.) serves as the Director of Audit at the Investment and Development Office (IDO) in Ras Al Khaimah since November 2013, and has held various roles within the organization, including Senior Manager in the Audit and Compliance Department and Internal Audit Manager. In addition, Jay currently contributes as an Audit Committee Member for multiple entities, including the Public Services Department-RAK and RAK Medical & Health Sciences University. Previously, Jay gained extensive experience at KPMG Lower Gulf and Ernst & Young, eventually achieving positions such as Audit Manager and Associate Director. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Santo Tomas and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Massey University, expected to complete in February 2025.