As Ross Tilly, PFIIA, CIA, completes his term as President and Chair of the IIA-Australia Board, IIA-Australia warmly acknowledges his outstanding service, leadership and contribution to the Institute and to the broader internal audit profession.
Ross has served with distinction, bringing deep professional expertise, considered judgement and a strong commitment to the members and purpose of IIA-Australia. First appointed as a Director in 2020, Ross has served across successive Board terms. He served as Vice-President from 2021 - 2023, before being appointed President in 2023. His term ended at the close of the Annual General Meeting on 19 May 2026.
During his time as President and Chair, Ross led a Board that had helped guide the Institute through an important period of change, growth and renewed focus on the future of internal audit, governance, risk and assurance.
His leadership has been steady, thoughtful and highly respected. As Head of Audit at the Reserve Bank of Australia, and with significant previous experience leading GRC services in professional services, Ross brought both strategic perspective and practical insight to his role on the Board. He also served on the Audit and Risk Committee from 2020 to 2023, including as Chair from 2022 to 2023. By virtue of his role as President, he also served on the Executive Committee and Nominations Committee from 2023 to 2026.
During Ross’ presidency, the profession navigated a defining period of transition, including the introduction of the Global Internal Audit Standards and rising expectations of independence, judgement, ethics, quality and value creation. IIA-Australia’s work through this period has reinforced the shared professional foundations that underpin trust in internal audit and assurance practice.
Ross’ term also saw important progress in strengthening IIA-Australia’s capability, relevance and purpose-led role. This included initiatives supporting professionalism, integrated assurance, mentoring, ethical conduct and excellence, as well as IIA-Australia’s registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, which reinforces the Institute’s commitment to transparency, accountability and acting in the public interest.
His period of leadership also included a growing emphasis on regional connection and professional collaboration, including the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between IIA-Australia and IIA Papua New Guinea at the Inaugural Pacific International Conference 2025. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening internal audit capability, collaboration and professional standards across the region.
During Internal Audit Awareness Month, it is especially fitting to recognise leaders who help strengthen the profession’s voice, relevance and impact. Ross’ contribution reflects a genuine commitment to advancing internal audit and supporting the professionals who serve organisations across Australia through assurance, insight, accountability and good governance.
On behalf of IIA-Australia, we extend our sincere thanks to Ross for his exceptional service and lasting contribution. His leadership has strengthened the Institute and left a meaningful legacy for the Board, members and the profession.
IIA-Australia is pleased to welcome Sue Ironside, PMIIA, CA, GAICD, as President and Chair of the Board.
Sue brings extensive experience across audit and assurance, compliance and risk, finance, business partnering and transformation, gained across local and international organisations in the mining, telecommunications, energy, manufacturing and retail sectors. She is a Non-Executive Director and Independent Audit and Risk Committee member, bringing strong governance experience and a practical understanding of the issues facing boards, audit committees and assurance professionals.
Sue has been an active and valued contributor to IIA-Australia since her appointment as a director in 2021. She has filled important roles as Vice-President, a member of the Executive Committee, Board liaison with the Western Australia Chapter Council and Chair of the IIA-Australia Advocacy Advisory Working Group.
Her appointment as President and Chair comes at an important time for the profession. As organisations navigate increasingly complex expectations around governance, accountability, resilience, transformation and risk, the role of internal audit continues to grow in relevance and importance. Sue’s experience and leadership will support IIA-Australia’s ongoing work to champion the future of internal audit, advocate for the profession, and support members as they navigate the evolving assurance landscape.
The Institute is also pleased to confirm that Adam Stock, PMIIA, MAICD, has joined Judith Charlton, PMIIA, FCCA, as Vice-President.
Adam is currently a Partner with PwC’s Risk and Digital Trust business and leads the Transformation Assurance business in Western Australia. He is a respected executive with more than 20 years of experience leading and developing high-performing, engaged multidisciplinary teams. He brings expertise in transforming and modernising risk and assurance practices, and driving enhancements to culture, governance and control across a range of industries in Australia and the United Kingdom.
IIA-Australia also congratulates John Chan, PMIIA, CIA, CA, CISA, Prince2 Practitioner, and Evelyn Foong, PMIIA, GMAICD, CPA, ANZIIF, who were re-elected for three-year terms, and Chris Puschak, PFIIA, CGAP, CIA, CRMA, who was elected for a three-year term.
Please join us in thanking Ross for his outstanding leadership and service, congratulating Sue on her appointment as President and Chair, welcoming Adam as Vice-President alongside Judith, and congratulating John, Evelyn and Chris on their Board app