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Giridhar Rao

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Partner at BlueRidge Consulting Services
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Giridhar Rao is a Partner at BlueRidge Consulting Services and the Secretary of IIA India, with over 18 years of experience in risk and finance. He holds CA, CISA, and ISO 27001 certifications and is described by colleagues as extremely hardworking and motivated, with expertise in the telecom and manufacturing sectors.

In February 2026, he moderated a panel for over 40 Chief Audit Executives on their evolving mandate.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Future of Auditing
He recently moderated a panel discussion on the "Evolving Mandate of Chief Audit Executives," indicating a strong focus on the profession's future.
Internal Audit Leadership
As Secretary of IIA India, he is deeply involved in shaping the internal audit community and has organized national conferences with global speakers.
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Career

Work history

3-2013
Partner
BlueRidge Consulting Services
8-2010 - 2-2013
Associate Director, Advisory Services
Ernst & Young
2-2009 - 8-2010
Senior Manager -ERS
Deloitte
11-2005 - 2-2009
Executive Manager
Deloitte
8-2002 - 9-2005
Finance Controller
Purechem Industries Ltd
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Education
2007 - 2007
CISA
CISA, ISACA
1992 - 1995
CA
CA, ICAI
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