Sandton based risk management specialist wins Institute of Risk Management South Africa award
As Sandton based risk management specialist Kovini Moodley looks to the future, she is eager to continue making a difference in the field of risk management.
Respected risk management specialist Kovini Moodley based in Sandton, has been named Risk Manager of the Year 2024, at the prestigious annual Risk Awards Gala Dinner held by the Institute of Risk Management South Africa in Gallagher Estate.
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa annually celebrates outstanding accomplishments within the risk management community.
This award recognises Moodley’s exceptional contributions to the field and her unwavering commitment to advancing risk management practices.
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With a distinguished career spanning more than 17 years, Moodley has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of risk management principles and a proven ability to implement effective strategies.
Her expertise has been instrumental in guiding organisations through complex challenges and ensuring their long-term sustainability.
“I am truly humbled to receive this award. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of my team, my love for risk management as well as the support I have received from my colleagues and mentors throughout my career.”
Moodley’s corporate career has been an incredible journey of skills enhancement, personal growth, brand building, and numerous life lessons.
“My career has expanded over the years. I completed my articles with Deloitte in Durban, thereafter I started to venture into the world of management consulting with Accenture South Africa, and more recently I completed over a decade at Discovery Health, half of which I was the role of head of risk and strategic audit transformation.”
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Reflecting on the award, Moodley affirmed that this award was not just for her, but was also a tribute to all her fellow risk professionals who may often encounter resistance and challenges in trying to drive the risk mandate towards alignment with fair and accurate reporting.
“Our stakeholders rely on our ability to reflect information accurately and often make critical decisions based on such reporting. It is therefore imperative that organisations create and embrace healthy risk cultures which allow for fair and unhindered reporting without threat or intimidation.”
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