Torben H.

Chair of the Audit Committee

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present
6 months
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Chair of the Audit Committee

Tabby L.L.C & Tabby Payments L.L.C

  • Provide strategic governance and financial oversight, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Chairing the Audit Committees of both entities, overseeing financial reporting integrity, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Overseeing the recruitment of the CAE and development of the Internal Audit function, strengthening the entity’s corporate governance structure.
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
6 months

Audit & Process Expert

Infineon APAC

  • Led an order-to-cash review, optimizing internal controls, improving operational efficiency, and mitigating compliance risks through data-driven analysis.
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024
3 months

Corporate Governance Advisor

Mondi Group

  • Conducted a full assessment of internal audit effectiveness and defined a high-impact audit strategy with measurable performance KPIs.
Apr 2024 - Jun 2024
3 months
Germany

Head of Internal Audit

Westfalen AG

  • Delivered strategic KPI frameworks, internal control improvements, and best-practice recommendations to optimize financial performance and governance.
Nov 2023 - Present
2 years 2 months
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Member of the Board of Directors & Chair of the Audit Committee

Fakeeh Care Group

  • Provide strategic governance and financial oversight, ensuring transparency and accountability at the highest level.
  • Chairing the Audit & Risk Committee, overseeing financial reporting integrity, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Contributed to achieving a Nasdaq Board Member Evaluation Score of 9.33/10, underscoring excellence in governance, strategic oversight, and board effectiveness.
  • Led enhanced corporate governance initiatives, improving board efficiency and stakeholder confidence.
  • Strengthened risk and compliance structures, reinforcing the company's internal control framework.
Apr 2023 - Apr 2024
1 year 1 month

Risk & Controls Manager

MHC Mobility GmbH

  • Designed and implemented a risk management framework, embedding governance and compliance standards across the organization.
  • Advised the CFO on internal control enhancements, IFRS integration, and strategic financial oversight to meet SOX/J-SOX requirements.
Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
1 year 1 month
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Group Chief Audit Executive

Finerton DMCC & Group

  • Built the internal audit and scalable governance framework from scratch, aligning risk controls across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Standardized and digitized decision-making processes, including UBO Reserved Matters, and integrated governance safeguards for international Family Office holdings.
Apr 2019 - Mar 2022
3 years
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Group Internal Audit Director

Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. (SEHA)

  • Directed group-wide multinational audit team for 13 hospitals, dozens of clinics, and major projects; advised Management Board on transformation initiatives.
  • Transformed Internal Audit into a high-performing, technology-driven function with a new vision, mission, and strategy.
  • Reduced reporting cycle time by over 80% via agile, stakeholder-focused reporting.
  • Achieved 75% cost reduction in external audit fees within one year.
  • Integrated big data analytics into continuous auditing, delivering immediate ROI.
Nov 2018 - Present
7 years 2 months
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Board Audit Committee Member – Non-Executive Director

flyadeal

  • Serving as an independent Board Audit Committee Member, providing robust oversight of financial reporting, risk management, and compliance controls.
  • Offering strategic guidance on aviation risk exposure, regulatory adherence, and governance frameworks.
  • Oversaw the recruitment of the CAE and development of the Internal Audit function, strengthening the airline’s corporate governance structure.
Jan 2014 - Apr 2019
5 years 4 months
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Senior Vice President, Internal Audit

Abu Dhabi Airports

  • Led governance, audit, and risk management for five airports and major capital projects.
  • Tripled annual audit output from 13 to 45 reports/year; implemented whistleblower mechanism and compliance culture.
  • Conducted forensic investigations in UAE and UK, improved governance framework for major infrastructure investments.
  • Developed multi-cultural team through targeted training and mentoring; received Excellence Award as Distinguished Executive Director.
  • Managed governance and audit functions for five airports and major infrastructure projects in the magnitude of several Billion USD, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Oct 2008 - Jan 2014
5 years 4 months
Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Director, Internal Audit

Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. (SWISS)

  • Managed global audit function across subsidiaries and 40+ outstations; reported directly to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
  • Quadrupled audit productivity from 7 to 30 audits/year; introduced best-practice one-page executive summaries for board reports.
  • Reduced catering inventory by 40% and increased supplier discount utilization by CHF 700k/year.
  • Improved financial accounting processes and revenue recognition accuracy.
Jan 1997 - Dec 2008
12 years

Early Career in Big-4, Audit, Finance & Consulting

Various Companies

  • Deputy Head of Internal Audit, Oerlikon Textile GmbH: Led global internal audits (80% international travel), rolled out Swiss-SOX across Europe and North America, and managed ICS implementation.
  • Head of Audit, IVG Immobilien AG: Managed multi-country audit teams, reduced audit cycle times, and improved SAP control environment.
  • Managing Consultant, Horváth: Redefined management board reporting for a major energy provider and developed controlling visions for insurance clients.
  • Business Process Finance Expert / Senior Internal Auditor, Alcatel: Led group-wide IFRS implementation, harmonized finance processes, and improved SAP R/3 business processes.
  • Senior Internal Auditor, Alcatel: Led and participated in international group- and company-level audits covering operational processes, internal control reviews, financial audits, SAP R/3 and SOX compliance.
  • Business Unit Controller, Elster: Implemented internal control systems and managed group controlling and budgeting for EUR 85M turnover business unit.
  • Senior Auditor, Arthur Andersen: Delivered statutory audits, M&A due diligence, and IFRS/US-GAAP reporting projects for multinational clients.

Summary

Delivering Strategic Board Leadership, Audit Oversight & Governance Impact

Proficient Audit Committee Chair, Non-Executive Director, and Governance Leader with over 25 years of international experience across Saudi Arabia, GCC, and Europe. Specializing in board governance, audit oversight, financial integrity, risk management, and compliance, with a proven history across publicly listed companies, family-owned enterprises, and PE backed groups.

Recognized for strengthening corporate governance frameworks, risk cultures, and shareholder trust through effective board leadership and financial stewardship. Proven ability to enhance board efficiency, lead audit committees with impact, and embed robust oversight of internal control and compliance functions.

Adept at driving audit transformation, digital audit innovation, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring board-level transparency and long-term stakeholder confidence.

Key Achievements & Recognitions:

  • Successfully enhanced board engagement, risk transparency, and regulatory alignment, contributing to shareholder trust and corporate value.
  • Established state-of-the-art internal audit functions across multiple international organizations, optimizing governance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Led the transformation of audit and compliance functions in publicly traded and family-owned conglomerates, significantly improving risk monitoring and corporate transparency.
  • Nasdaq Board Member Evaluation Score: 9.33/10, ranked among top-rated Board members for governance, strategic decision-making, and leadership impact.
  • Audit Committee Leadership Rating: 9.67/10, recognized for financial oversight, risk management, and audit effectiveness.

Skills

  • Board & Audit Committee Leadership

  • Ifrs, Sox, Swiss Or & J-sox Compliance

  • Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance

  • Digital Audit, Data Analytics & Process Optimization

  • Risk Management & Internal Audit Transformation

  • Public-private Partnerships & Infrastructure Projects

  • Strategic Financial Oversight & Ipo Readiness

  • Multi-industry Expertise: Aviation, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance

  • M&a Due Diligence & Post-merger Integration

  • Sap S/4hana, Sap R/3, Acl, Idea, Hyperion, Sharepoint, Cognos, Data Analytics Tools

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1997

University of Stuttgart

Diplom-Kaufmann (equivalent to MBA) · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

ISC²

Supervisory Board Training

Directors Academy

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

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