Passionate about enhancing accountability and transparency within organisations, Dr. Iram Ansari is committed to bridging the gap between academia and practice to foster ethical business practices. Her research-driven focus has resulted in pioneering contributions in the realms of corporate governance, board dynamics, and internal auditing. Being a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and having a robust foundation in fraud prevention and detection, Dr. Ansari uniquely combines academic prowess with practical expertise. As an advocate of internal audit’s critical role in safeguarding organisational integrity, Dr. Ansari is dedicated to empowering the next generation of professionals to pursue excellence. She hails from Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, having also worked at the Cardiff University in the UK and the University of Mannheim in Germany. She also trains corporate professionals. Her expertise has been showcased through professional training conducted in collaboration with PwC Middle-East and the former Oman Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability.