Terien du Plessis

Terien du Plessis is a seasoned finance professional with 14 years of experience in auditing, risk management, and internal controls. They held positions at PwC in both South Africa and the Netherlands, including Audit Assistant Manager and Senior Audit Manager, where they managed client portfolios and provided assurance services. Terien also served as the Head of Risk & Internal Control at AkzoNobel, leading initiatives in risk management frameworks and automation of controls. Currently, they are the Head of Internal Control at Philips, driving internal audit strategies and enhancing compliance measures. They earned a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Accounting from the University of the Free State.