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Adesh Mor
Associate Director - Business Risk Advisory

Where governance meets ground reality - building controls that work in practice, not just on paper

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Specialist in Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, and IFC/ICOFR engagements
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Cross-geography expertise spanning India, the US, and Europe
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Passionate about building audit ecosystems that create lasting value beyond compliance
Journey & Career Highlights

Adesh Mor is an Associate Director – Business Risk Advisory at Pierag Consulting LLP, with over 12 years of experience in Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, Internal Financial Controls, and Business Process Reengineering. He is recognized for designing control environments that are both technically sound and operationally effective - bridging the gap between governance frameworks and real-world business execution.

Adesh began his professional journey with Grant Thornton India, where he built strong foundations in risk-based internal audits, SOX compliance, and business process reviews. Across his tenure, he delivered complex engagements in Pharmaceuticals, IT/ITES, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, and Manufacturing - covering processes such as Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report, Revenue, Inventory, and Contract Management. He also conducted specialised reviews including SEZ development company audits, Third Party Administrator (Insurance TPA) audits, and packing line ROI analyses.

He later deepened his expertise through his work at Genpact ERC, leading IFC and ICOFR engagements end-to-end - from control design and implementation through to testing and SOP development. His SOX experience spans multinational corporations with complex legal entity structures and diverse ERP environments, giving him the cross-border perspective needed to navigate global compliance mandates with confidence.

A defining chapter of Adesh's career involved leading the India operations of a San Diego-based CPA firm, where he managed a team of over 100 professionals with 15 direct reports. This role sharpened his leadership in high-stakes, client-facing environments, combining delivery excellence with team development and operational oversight at scale.

Adesh is also a Special Invitee to the Board of Internal Audit and Management Accounting at ICAI - a recognition of his professional standing and his ongoing contribution to shaping internal audit standards and best practices at a national level.

Leadership & Impact
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Deep expertise in SOX compliance, IFC/ICOFR design, testing, and SOP development across multinational structures
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Delivered risk and controls engagements across the US, India, and Europe - bringing a truly global perspective to governance 
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Led large-scale back-office operations for a global CPA firm, managing 100+ professionals and driving client delivery at scale
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Proven ability to build controls frameworks across complex ERP environments and diverse legal entity structures 
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Active contributor to ICAI's Board of Internal Audit, influencing the evolution of internal audit standards across India
Interests & Personality

Adesh approaches every engagement with the belief that great controls are invisible when they work - seamlessly embedded in the business rather than imposed upon it. His style is defined by analytical precision, a calm composure under complexity, and an instinct for finding practical solutions in ambiguous environments.

Outside of work, Adesh is a devoted family man who draws his energy and grounding from the people closest to him. He has a natural flair for building connections - whether in a boardroom or at a social gathering, he brings warmth, curiosity, and genuine interest to every conversation. Passionate about networking and meeting people from diverse walks of life, he believes that the best professional insights often emerge from unexpected conversations. This people-first outlook not only enriches his personal life but also shapes the collaborative, trust-based approach he brings to every client engagement.

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Qualifications & Certifications
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) - ICAI)
  • Company Secretary (CS) - ICSI)
  • Certified Public Accountant - CPA Australia
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Expertise
  • Risk-based Internal Audit
  • SOX Compliance & Testing
  • Internal Financial Controls (IFC) & ICOFR
  • Business Process Reengineering & SOP Development
  • Internal Controls Assurance
  • Financial Reporting & Compliance Audits
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Industry Focus
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • IT / ITES
  • Manufacturing
  • Real Estate & Infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy