General / Appointment of Al-Khalifa as Member of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Council at the Institute of Internal Auditors

Riyadh, Safar 06, 1448 AH corresponding to July 20, 2026 AD, SPA -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has appointed Yazid Al-Khalifa, a member of the Saudi Internal Auditors Association (SIAA), as a member of its newly established Governance, Risk, and Compliance Council. The council aims to enhance the integration of governance, risk management, compliance, and control systems to serve common interest entities and contribute to raising the efficiency of governance practices internationally. Al-Khalifa's appointment is among several international experts specialized in governance, risk management, and compliance to contribute to developing professional practices, enhancing institutional resilience, and supporting the effectiveness of governance and control systems. The appointment reflects the growing presence of national competencies in international professional organizations and the Kingdom's standing in the field of internal auditing and related areas, as well as the role of the Saudi Internal Auditors Association in supporting national cadres, developing the profession, and enhancing its presence regionally and internationally. It is noteworthy that Al-Khalifa has professional experience in strategy, governance, risk management, and compliance. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and an Executive Leadership certificate from Harvard University. Throughout his career, he has held several leadership positions in national entities, most notably the Royal Commission for AlUla Governorate, Saudi Payments (affiliated with the Saudi Central Bank), Mobily, and Saudi Tadawul Group. He currently serves on multiple boards of directors and audit and risk committees in government institutions and private companies. // End // 20:24 T M 0170