Bassem Nohra
@bassemnohra
I transform internal audit functions, strengthen governance, and advise boards across complex financial services organizations.
LebanonWhat I'm looking for
I'm a Chief Audit Executive and board advisor with more than 25 years leading internal audit, governance, risk oversight and fraud investigations across international banking groups. Most recently, I lead internal audit, governance and transformation advisory engagements at DisInnova Ltd., including AI-enabled audit models and responsible AI controls.
At Doha Bank and QNB, I developed audit transformation roadmaps, enhanced Board Audit Committee reporting, implemented TeamMate+ follow-up capabilities, and advanced continuous auditing and data analytics. During 15 years as Chief Audit Executive at Bank of Beirut Group, I built a 34-person cross-border audit function, maintained ISO 9001:2015 certification for 13 consecutive years without a non-conformity, and led complex fraud investigations and audit technology transformation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Partner – Internal Audit, Governance & Transformation Advisory
DisInnova Ltd.
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Lead internal audit transformation engagements and advise boards and audit committees on governance, risk, and AI-enabled audit models.
Group Chief Audit Executive
Doha Bank
May 2025 - Nov 2025 (6 months)
Led strategic assessment and transformation of Group Internal Audit, developing a Board-approved target operating model and enhancing risk-based audit planning and reporting.
Executive Vice President, Group Internal Audit
Qatar National Bank (QNB)
May 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Strengthened the Group Internal Audit framework, implemented TeamMate+ Follow-up Module, and advanced data analytics and continuous auditing capabilities.
Chief Audit Executive
Bank of Beirut Group
Jan 2008 - Apr 2023 (15 years 3 months)
Led Group Internal Audit Division, designed and implemented the audit framework, and achieved ISO 9001 certification for 13 consecutive years.
Deputy Head of Department
Bank of Beirut Group
Jan 2003 - Jan 2008 (5 years)
Served as Deputy Head of Department within the bank's internal audit function.
Internal Audit Analyst
Bank of Beirut Group
Jan 1999 - Jan 2003 (4 years)
Worked as an Internal Audit Analyst at Bank of Beirut Group.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lebanese Canadian University
MBA, Financial Management
Grade: GPA 4.03/4.3
MBA in Financial Management with a GPA of 4.03/4.3, completed in 2009.
Université de Bordeaux IV
MBA, Financial Management
Grade: GPA 4.03/4.3
MBA in Financial Management with a GPA of 4.03/4.3, completed in 2009.
Lebanese University
BA, Marketing & Management
BA in Marketing & Management, completed in 1999.
Lebanese University
BA, Accounting & Finance
BA in Accounting & Finance, completed in 1998.
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