Question 1

Who is Dr. S. Sivanesan?

Accepted Answer

Dr. S. Sivanesan (known as Dr. Siva) is a Board Director, Keynote Speaker, Master Trainer, and Consultant with over 35 years of global experience in Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Controls, Compliance, Fraud Investigations, ESG, Sustainability, and AI Governance. He is based in Singapore and operates across Malaysia and Asia Pacific.

Question 2

What services does Dr. Sivanesan offer?

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Dr. Sivanesan offers a range of professional services including Keynote Speaking, Corporate Training in GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), ESG and Sustainability Reporting, Board Advisory, Internal Audit Training, Fraud Investigation Consulting, Business Continuity Management, and AI Governance Advisory.

Question 3

What are Dr. Sivanesan's professional certifications?

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Dr. Sivanesan holds the following professional certifications: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), ACLP (Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance, Singapore), and is HRDC Accredited in Malaysia. He also holds a Doctorate from the European Institute of Management and Technology and a Degree and Masters from MEI, Melbourne, Australia.

Question 4

Which countries does Dr. Sivanesan serve?

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Dr. Sivanesan primarily serves clients in Singapore and Malaysia through his consultancy and training firm, Straits Tribe. He also speaks and consults across the wider Asia Pacific region and has delivered keynote addresses at international conferences in Dubai and other global locations.

Question 5

What industries does Dr. Sivanesan train and consult for?

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Dr. Sivanesan works with a wide range of industries including banking and financial services, corporate boards, government-linked companies, SMEs, MNCs, and public sector organizations. His training spans Governance, Risk, Compliance, ESG, Sustainability, Internal Audit, and AI integration into business strategy.

Question 6

How can I book Dr. Sivanesan for a keynote or training?

Accepted Answer

You can book Dr. Sivanesan for keynote speaking engagements, corporate training, or consulting through his official website at https://drssivanesan.com or by reaching out via his consultancy Straits Tribe at https://www.straitstribe.com. Connect with him directly on LinkedIn for inquiries.

Question 7

What is Straits Tribe?

Accepted Answer

Straits Tribe is a one-stop consultancy and education solutioning firm founded by Dr. S. Sivanesan, based in Singapore. It specializes in GRC training, ESG and Sustainability reporting advisory (including IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, GRI), bespoke gap analyses, report development, and in-house team coaching across Singapore and Malaysia.

Question 8

Does Dr. Sivanesan offer government-funded training programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Sivanesan conducts training under government-funded public programs in Singapore. His training sessions are designed for both corporate in-house programs and public programs supported by relevant government bodies, making professional development in GRC and ESG accessible to a wider audience.

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