Philip S. Rao

Philip is EY Asean Energy Leader and a consulting partner at Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. He is the Global Client Service Partner of two key accounts, one in the power and utilities industry and the other in the aviation industry.

Over more than 30 years, Philip has served on corporate governance, risk management, business transformation internal and external audit, and corporate finance engagements in diverse industries.

Philip is also the director of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award program in Malaysia.

A Certified Internal Auditor and a member of the Institute Relations Committee of the global Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Philip regularly speaks and contributes articles on corporate governance, business transformation, risk management and internal audit.

Philip is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. He is also a fellow of CPA Australia and IIA Malaysia.

How Philip is building a better working world

“I am passionate about helping companies build a better working world through better actions to address societal needs, better customer experiences and better change from within.

My philosophy is about having a ‘SEAT at the table’ to make this happen. This means having the right Sector skills and experience; continuous and consistent Engagement at all levels; being Action-driven and responsive; and building Trust on the back of sincere communications, as well as being open to giving and receiving feedback.

I am a passionate supporter of the entrepreneurship agenda in Malaysia and collaborate with different stakeholders to create an ecosystem that helps empower homegrown, visionary game changers and trailblazers to flourish and thrive.

I also work closely with international and local professional associations, authorities and institutions around the world to further strengthen and promote good governance and risk management.”