Rishit Shah

Rishit Shah is a seasoned Risk and Compliance Manager specializing in Technology and Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at Westpac New Zealand since January 2022. With extensive experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, compliance, and governance, Rishit has previously held senior roles including Senior Technology and Cyber Risk Consultant at Mercury NZ and Security Consultant at Kordia SecOps NZ, where significant achievements included designing the largest vulnerability management program in New Zealand. Rishit has a strong educational background with degrees from reputable institutions, including an Executive Education program from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Master's in Enterprise and Industrial Biotechnology from the University of Bath. Industry certifications include CISM and CRISC, reflecting a commitment to maintaining high standards in cybersecurity and risk management practices.