Manoj Agarwal

Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management - Metro Brands | Board Member – IIA India | Strategic Advisor, Metro Brands

Business, Strategy & Entrepreneurship | Finance, Strategy, Risk Management

Manoj Agarwal

Biography

Manoj Agarwal is a board-facing Internal Audit and Risk Management leader with over 24 years of experience driving governance, risk, and compliance functions across high-growth industries such as Retail and Services. Currently serving as Senior Risk Management and Audit Professional at Metro Brands, he has successfully transformed audit into a strategic value-adding function aligned with global standards and business objectives. Manoj is known for his “No Surprises” approach, fostering transparency, trust, and board-level confidence. He has led cross-functional risk programs, championed digital assurance, and implemented frameworks like COSO-ICF, ERM, FCPA, and ESG risk governance. As a board member of IIA India and contributor to the IIA Global Guidance Development Committee, he actively shapes internal audit practices worldwide. Manoj also mentors emerging audit leaders, helping them evolve into strategic advisors. His work supports IPO readiness, digital transformation, and operational resilience in rapidly evolving markets.

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