Gabriel Oludare Fabiyi, MBA (University of New Brunswick), is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in internal audit, governance, and risk management. He holds multiple certifications, including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Chartered Accountant (CA). Previously, he served as Manager of Internal Audit and Risk Management for the City of Saint John, NB. Currently, he is the Principal Lead for Internal Control and Compliance at IPEX Inc., leveraging his expertise in CIA, CISA, CDPSE, and CA. In addition to his corporate leadership, Gabriel Fabiyi is a board director for ISACA and RIMS Atlantic Provinces, contributing to industry standards and best practices.

Perla is the Chair of Advocacy of the IIA Ottawa Chapter and an Internal Audit Project Leader at the Canadian Federal Government. With a passion for the world of innovation and finding ways to add value, she recognizes the significant contributions that internal audits can make in enhancing value and refining innovative processes within an organizational framework. She also recognizes the importance of building the next generation of auditors and contributes to this initiative through her role as chair of advocacy and through various volunteering roles. She developed the Innovation System Internal Controls Framework featured in the 2023 August Issue of the Internal Auditor Magazine. She has been named as one of the Institute of Internal Auditors Emerging Leaders for 2024. She is also a recipient of the 2023 Internal Audit Vision Award, awarded annually by the Office of the Comptroller General at the Treasury Board Secretariat of the Government of Canada.

Sophia is a Technical leader with more than 18+ years of public-sector expertise in governance, auditing and risk-management frameworks, public-sector accounting standards and financial management principles, internal control, strategic planning, and performance management. Sophia is a CPA,CA, Certified Internal Auditor, and a Certified Information Systems Auditor, and also holds a Masters in Public Administration. Sophia is currently a Principal with the Public Sector Accounting Board, developing National Accounting Standards and other financial reporting for Senior and Local governments and other public-sector organizations.

As a results-driven Chief Internal Auditor, I bring a wealth of experience in enhancing financial integrity and strengthening IT security across diverse industries. My extensive international background includes roles in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Middle East where I have successfully led internal audits, SOX compliance initiatives, control risk assessments, and regulatory compliance efforts.

I specialize in developing and executing strategic audit plans and IT audit frameworks that align with business objectives to optimize risk management. My expertise in IT General Control assessments and cybersecurity measures has significantly bolstered organizational resilience. I am also known for conducting performance audits that have led to substantial improvements in public sector operations, particularly within healthcare.

With a strong focus on team leadership, I excel in staff development and knowledge sharing, ensuring high performance and adherence to AML policies and cybersecurity standards. My analytical approach and commitment to quality make me a key driver of organizational excellence and strategic risk management.

As a Fellow Chartered Governance Professional and also a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant, I am globally recognized as an expert in international corporate misconduct, crisis response, and ethical leadership, who has extensive experience as an independent special advisor to various board chairs, board members, and CEOs of corporations and organizations, federal and provincial departments, agencies, and crown corporations.

A multiple award-winning lecturer at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law and at the Telfer Executive MBA program, I have delivered lectures on corporate ethics and financial scandal remediation at some of the world’s premier universities such as McGill University and Harvard University.

Krissie Wilson (she/her/elle) is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in finance and audit within the Government of Canada. Currently serving as the Director of Accounting Standards and Internal Controls at the House of Commons, she spearheaded the development of a comprehensive internal control framework that enhanced financial oversight. Krissie brings a strategic and people-focused approach to internal controls, risk assessment, and financial governance. She is known for building strong, effective control frameworks while fostering collaboration and well-being within her teams. A skilled communicator and facilitator, Krissie makes complex internal control concepts accessible and practical.

Outside of her professional role, Krissie enjoys learning new languages, travelling with her husband, and spending quality time with her daughter, son-in-law and grandpuppy.