Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Rita Riskalla is a seasoned Senior Consultant specializing in Risk & Resilience Advisory Services. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she brings a strong blend of technical expertise, industry insights, and strategic advisory capabilities to support clients in navigating complex risk landscapes and building resilient organizations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As a Senior Consultant at Ventures Middle East (VME), Rita is responsible for delivering comprehensive risk management and resilience advisory services to clients across diverse industries. She leverages her deep understanding of risk assessment, mitigation, and business continuity planning to help organizations enhance their risk posture, strengthen operational resilience, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Rita held the position of Senior Consultant - Technology Strategy & Operations at Protiviti Middle East Member Firm, where she spearheaded strategic initiatives to align technology roadmaps with organizational objectives and drive operational efficiencies. Her earlier career experiences include roles as a Testing Consultant at Qcentris, Congress Coordinator at Habib Scientific Office (HSO), Solutions Specialist at Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co., and various internships at reputable institutions such as Manara Developments Co. B.S.C. (c), Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions BSC, and Arab Bank.
Academic Background
Rita holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Bahrain, where she graduated with distinction and demonstrated exceptional academic performance.
Areas of Expertise
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
- Operational resilience and crisis management
- Regulatory compliance and risk governance
- Technology strategy and IT risk management
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Project management and stakeholder engagement
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Rita has successfully delivered numerous high-impact projects, contributing to the enhanced risk posture and operational resilience of her clients. Her recent achievements include:
- Spearheading the implementation of a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework for a leading Middle East conglomerate, resulting in a 25% reduction in critical risk exposures.
- Designing and implementing a business continuity plan for a major healthcare provider, enabling the organization to maintain uninterrupted service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Leading a cross-functional team in the successful migration of a client's legacy IT infrastructure to a cloud-based platform, improving system availability by 30% and reducing operating costs by 15%.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strong technical capabilities, and strategic advisory skills, Rita Riskalla is well-positioned to continue driving transformative change and supporting clients in building resilient and risk-aware organizations. Her commitment to excellence and her passion for enabling organizational success make her a valuable asset to any team.
