Veesh Xavier Sharma

Veesh Xavier Sharma has a diverse work experience in the field of risk and assurance. Veesh Xavier has held various leadership roles at Save the Children International, including Chief Risk Officer, Chief Assurance Officer, Interim Chief Risk Officer, and Director of Global Assurance. In these roles, Veesh focused on managing risks, improving internal controls, and ensuring effective management oversight within the organization. Veesh Xavier also played a key role in developing the strategy for assurance services and driving transformation and continuous improvement. Veesh has also served as Chief Assurance Officer at Save the Children US and Save the Children UK. Prior to their roles at Save the Children, Veesh worked at Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP as a Senior Manager in the non-profit sector and at Grant Thornton UK LLP as a Manager in the government and non-profit sector. Veesh Xavier also has experience in risk management advisory and internal audit provision at Deloitte UK. Additionally, Veesh has worked as a Programme Associate at the Women's Budget Group, where they supported the organization's work on gender budgeting in the UK. Veesh Xavier has also served as a Board Trustee and Chair of Finance, Resources & Risk Committee at The London Community Foundation, demonstrating their commitment to London's communities. Overall, Veesh Xavier Sharma is an experienced risk and assurance professional with a strong focus on the not-for-profit sector.

Veesh Xavier Sharma's education history includes a Bachelor's Degree in History (Honours) from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, obtained between 1997 and 2000. This was followed by a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Modern History from JNU, completed from 2000 to 2002. Veesh then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in International Development from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2002 to 2003. Veesh later obtained a CIA, CMIIA from IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors between 2007 and 2010, specializing in Risk Management and Internal Audit. Additionally, in 2015, Veesh participated in a Key Challenges in Humanitarian Communication (Distance Learning Programme) from The Geneva Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action (CERAH), Université de Genève.