Mrs Mitra Minai

MBS, B. Acc, B. Comp

Mitra is a senior technology and security transformation executive with over 20 years’ experience working in the health, financial and professional services industries. Mitra is a recognised leader in successfully defining and implementing Centres of Excellence Technology and Cybersecurity functions across major International and Australian Banks and most recently in the health sector.

Mitra is a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders including the Board of Directors and Risk and Audit Committees, enabling effective governance and insights for investment and decision making.

Mitra joined KPMG Australia in July 2022 as the National Cyber Partner to the Health Sector and Victorian Government. She was recently appointed Global Cyber Security lead, responsible for developing a global cyber footprint across multiple geographies within health care.

Prior to joining KPMG, Mitra was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Healthscope, charged with defining and building the cyber security practice for the enterprise. During her tenure as CISO, Mitra successfully delivered Healthscope’s market leading cyber security function, including definition and operationalisation of the cyber security strategy, priorities and roadmap. She delivered effective threat intelligence, security solutions and services across the enterprise to 42 Healthscope Hospitals.

Mitra is an adjunct professor at Deakin University; an industry advisory member to the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Australian Information Security Association; and an advisory board member and cyber industry advisor to Deakin University’s Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation.

Mitra has been an active ISACA Melbourne Chapter Board member for over 17 years, leading effective governance and oversight of operational elements.