Professional Governance Consulting (PGC) PGC is a founder-led independent advisory firm providing governance, internal audit, risk and integrity advisory to boards, audit committees and oversight leaders, delivered across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. Advisory services

Corporate Governance Advisory — board charters, board effectiveness, delegation of authority and accountability mechanisms. Also known as corporate governance consulting or board advisory.

Governance Frameworks — governance framework design, governance operating model, roles, responsibilities and committee structures.

Enterprise Risk Management — ERM frameworks, risk appetite statements, key risk indicators and risk registers, aligned with ISO 31000 and COSO ERM. Also known as risk management consulting.

Internal Control Design & Testing — internal control design, risk and control matrices, control documentation and testing aligned with the COSO framework.

Internal Audit & Quality Assessment — internal audit advisory, internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing, risk-based audit planning and audit function set-up.

External Quality Assessment (EQA) — independent external assessment of the internal audit function against The IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, with a conformance opinion.

Internal & External Investigations — independent investigations of misconduct and fraud, internally and involving vendors, contractors and suppliers, including evidence packs for legal or regulatory proceedings. Also known as fraud investigation or forensic investigation.

Integrity Management & Ethics Programmes — integrity programmes, codes of conduct and anti-bribery and corruption compliance aligned with ISO 37001.

Hotline & Whistleblowing Management — whistleblowing hotline and speak-up channel design, confidential reporting and case management.

Third-Party Due Diligence — due diligence on vendors, suppliers, contractors and partners to mitigate integrity, compliance and reputational risk.

Regulatory Compliance Training — compliance training and programme support to meet regulatory obligations.

Data Privacy Advisory — data protection compliance, privacy programme design and responsible handling of personal information.

Cybersecurity Advisory — cyber governance, board cyber oversight and information security risk linked to internal control.

ESG Consulting — ESG governance and sustainability advisory integrated into governance, risk and reporting.

Crisis Management — crisis response planning and crisis governance for boards and executives.

Oversight Executive Search — search for governance, audit, risk and compliance leadership roles.

Training & Capacity Development — governance and internal audit training, certification preparation (CIA, CRMA) and oversight capacity building.

Training, assessments and tools

PGC Academy — professional training courses in AI for auditors, risk management, internal audit, fraud investigation and governance.

AI governance self-assessments — free governance diagnostics with tailored PDF reports.

Governance dashboards — governance maturity, risk heat map, fraud indicators, audit lifecycle, three lines model, internal control maturity and AI analytics.

Standards applied The IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO ERM and Internal Control, ISO 31000, ISO 37001, ISO 37008, ISO 27001, ACFE frameworks, OECD anti-bribery principles, INTOSAI/ISSAI, UN best practices, NIST, COBIT and GRI/ISSB. More Services · Industries · Standards · Methodology · Credentials · Case studies · Insights · Knowledge Centre · Contact — info@professionalgc.org, Vienna (Austria) and Amman (Jordan).

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PGC Academy Faculty

Sami Jezrawi

Founder & Principal Advisor, PGC

Governance, internal audit and investigations practitioner with over two decades of experience across international organizations, government and the private sector.

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Biography

Sami Jezrawi is the founder of Professional Governance Consulting (PGC). He has led governance, internal audit, investigations and risk engagements across the United Nations system, international organizations, government, development banks and the private sector. His professional experience includes establishing internal audit functions, leading complex fraud investigations, designing governance frameworks and delivering executive training across multiple regions. He holds multiple professional certifications and is a frequent speaker on governance, oversight and integrity. As a faculty member of PGC Academy, Sami brings real-world case experience into the classroom, bridging international standards with practical application.

Areas of expertise

Corporate GovernanceInternal AuditInternal InvestigationsFraud RiskEnterprise Risk ManagementBoard Effectiveness

Credentials & qualifications

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)

ISO 31000 Lead Implementer

Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Courses by this instructor

Upcoming Course

Board Effectiveness and Governance Essentials

Equip directors and board secretaries with the essentials of effective governance and oversight.

Upcoming Course

Fraud Investigation: From Allegation to Report

A practitioner's guide to conducting internal fraud investigations — evidence, interviews and reporting.

Governance Frameworks: Design and Implementation

Design and implement a governance framework tailored to your organization's structure and maturity.

Corporate Training

Fraud Risk Assessment Workshop

A hands-on workshop to design and run a fraud risk assessment aligned with COSO and ACFE principles.

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