Johann Claassens
About Johann Claassens
Johann Claassens is the Associate Director & APAC ESG Champion at Protiviti, with extensive experience in governance, risk management, and internal audit across various industries.
Current Role at Protiviti
Johann Claassens currently holds the position of Associate Director & APAC ESG Champion at Protiviti. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, he has been with the company since 2022. In his role, Johann focuses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters within the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging his extensive experience in governance processes and risk management to support Protiviti's initiatives.
Previous Experience at Adept Advisory
From 2020 to 2021, Johann Claassens served as an Associate Partner at Adept Advisory in the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. During his tenure, he was responsible for providing strategic advisory services and enhancing governance processes. His role involved working closely with organizational leaders to deliver assurance, advice, and insights aimed at improving leadership effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Role at American Tower
Between 2016 and 2021, Johann Claassens was the Internal Audit Director - EMEA at American Tower. He managed large-scale internal audit engagements across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, focusing on governance, compliance, and risk management for the company. His role entailed performing global risk assessments and offering compliance consulting services.
Education and Certifications from ASEAN Online Education
In 2020, Johann Claassens undertook an extensive array of studies at ASEAN Online Education (AOE), completing numerous certifications including Diplomas in Operations Management and Supervision, Human Resources Management, Financial Risk Management, and Six Sigma. He also earned certifications in GDPR, Data Analytics, and Strategic Planning, among others. Each program spanned eleven months, showcasing his commitment to continuous professional development across a broad spectrum of business and management disciplines.
Early Career and Education
Johann Claassens began his professional journey at Ernst & Young as an Article Trainee from 2000 to 2003 in Johannesburg. He holds a Baccalaureus in Accounting from the University of Pretoria, completed from 1998 to 2000. He further enhanced his expertise with a Business Finance and Behavioral Finance certification from Duke University in 2020. His early career also includes roles at BHP Billiton and Deloitte South Africa, where he developed a strong foundation in finance, auditing, and risk advisory.