Ross Richards

Ross Richards is an accomplished audit leader currently serving as the Chief Internal Auditor at Nordea, where they focus on data, AI, third parties, and operations. With extensive experience in IT audit, they co-headed the UK team at ING Wholesale Banking and later held various leadership roles at Barclays and Nordea, overseeing technology, information security, and audit data analytics. Ross's academic credentials include a Master of Science in Information Security with distinction from Royal Holloway, University of London, and multiple certifications in areas such as cybersecurity, ethics, and AI from renowned institutions. Previously, they also contributed as an Information Centre Consultant and Lecturer at the University of Natal, Durban and an IT Auditor at NBS Boland Group.