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Shivali Kukreja

Global Thought Leader | Risk Innovation | Customer-First Growth

Shivali Kukreja brings 25+ years of experience across banking, insurance, and the public sector, specializing in risk, resilience, compliance, and governance. Known for turning complexity into clarity, she has led major transformations and built cultures of trust, accountability, and integrity.

As Head of Risk & Compliance at nib New Zealand, she operates at Chief Risk Officer level, embedding risk into strategy to drive resilience, customer trust, and long-term value. Her philosophy is simple: risk leadership should empower people to act early, make sound decisions, and enable innovation.

Shivali is also a published author in Forbes and Medium, a member of the Forbes Finance Council, and a sought-after international speaker.

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Shivali Kukreja

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Thought Leadership

FORBES📊

5 Steps to Turn Risk Management Into a Strategic Edge

How to shift risk management from cost center to value creator.

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MEDIUM🚀

Building A Resilient Risk Culture For Sustainable Growth

Why strong culture is the backbone of resilience and long-term success.

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FORBES📊

Fair Conduct: The Foundation of Customer Trust and Business Resilience

How fairness builds trust, resilience, and sustainable growth.

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Ethical Risk Management: The Core Enabler of Strategic Business Growth

Embedding ethics in risk unlocks growth and stronger stakeholder confidence.

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FORBES📊

Own the Outcome: Leading with Clarity, Courage and Accountability

Leadership lessons for making tough calls with integrity and impact.

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MEDIUM🚀

Elevating Risk and Compliance Management for Sustainable Impact

From burden to growth engine, risk as a driver of innovation and trust.

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About Shivali as a Speaker

Shivali Kukreja

Shivali Kukreja is a global thought leader, patented innovator, and sought-after conference speaker on risk, governance, and the future of resilience. She is recognised for transforming risk from a regulatory burden into a strategic engine that fuels innovation, trust, and growth.

Head of Risk & Compliance at nib New Zealand, Shivali speaks from the front line of leadership — advising boards, guiding executives, and embedding cultures of integrity and accountability. She is known for turning complexity into clarity and offering practical,future-ready insights on cyber, AI, ethics, and conduct.

Her sessions are engaging, practical, and human-centred, always connecting risk back to what matters most: people, trust, and long-term value.

Qualifications & Recognition

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Fellow, International Compliance Association
• Member, New Zealand Institute of Directors
• Australian Institute of Company Directors – Certificate Award
• Member, Forbes Finance Council
• Published in Forbes and Medium
• International conference speaker (Future of Financial Services Summit, Data Security Summit, GRC Summit)

Media & Press

Explore Shivali's features in leading business and industry publications:

Resilience in Action

An in-depth look at building resilient risk frameworks in volatile markets.

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Transforming Risk Management with Innovation

How technology is reshaping the compliance landscape.

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Crisis Aversion Through Risk Management

Strategies for anticipating and mitigating business threats.

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Ethical Risk Management

Academic exploration of ethics in modern risk frameworks.

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Global Publications & Insights.

Forbes Finance Council Expert Panels

20 Tactics for Seizing Opportunity While Managing Market Uncertainties (Apr 2025)

Practical strategies to balance risk and opportunity in unpredictable markets.

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17 Ways Financial Firms Can Cultivate Teams to Guide Clients With Confidence (Apr 2025)

How strong, confident teams can deliver better outcomes for clients.

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20 Best Practices for Financial Firms to Integrate Sustainability and Build a Greener Future (Feb 2025)

Steps firms can take to embed sustainability into strategy and operations.

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19 Strategies for Managing Costs in Uncertain Markets (Jan 2025)

Cost management approaches to stay resilient when conditions shift.

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10 Game-Changing Market Investments Driving Financial Firms Ahead of the Competition (Apr 2025)

Key investment areas helping firms innovate and stay competitive.

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20 Career Tips for Finance Professionals Working Their Way Up the Corporate Ladder →
17 Strategies To Prepare For Changes in Corporate Tax Structures →
Considering Foreign Investment: 20 Factors To Assess The Market →
20 Effective Ways To Communicate Cap Table Details To Stakeholders And Investors →
20 Strategies To Safeguard Your Business Credit During a Crisis →
20 Simple Biz Strategies For Monitoring the Competition and Staying Ahead →
20 Steps To Safeguard Yourself When Selling Your Business or Product →
20 Ways Financial Firms Can Stay Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World →
18 Strategies Businesses Can Use to Prepare for ESG Investments →

Medium

On Medium, Shivali shares practical and forward-looking perspectives on resilience,risk culture, and organizational strength for a global audience.

The Importance of Controls Assurance in Building Resilient Organizations →
Building Resilience in Cybersecurity – Why It’s Critical And How To Get Started →

Academic & Professional Papers

Shivali’s peer-reviewed publications explore ethics, governance, and innovation in risk management, shaping how organizations build trust and sustainable growth.

AI-Powered Risk Management in Insurance →
Financial Inclusion and Risk Management in Digital Payments →
Human Bias in Risk Management →
The Role of Risk Governance in Ethical Decision-making →

Innovation & Patents

Shivali has been granted a patent for a hardware-based risk management dashboard designed to integrate real-time compliance alerts, ethical conduct analytics, and board-level risk oversight. This innovation supports insurers and regulated industries in building dynamic, AI-powered risk programs.

Patent granted - details available on request for press or partners.

Speaking & Engagements

Shivali brings real-world experience and fresh perspectives to every stage, boardroom, and forum she joins. Her sessions are known for being insightful practical, and people-centred — moving beyond theory to create conversations that spark action.

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Get in Touch

For media inquiries, speaking requests, or collaborations, please reach out via:

Email: shivalikukreja@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Shivali Kukreja

Location: Auckland, New Zealand (Available for global engagements)