Optro, the AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform trusted by more than half of the Fortune 500, has launched a new regional hub in Singapore to serve the Asia Pacific (APAC) market. The expansion introduces the region's first fully automated controls testing capability, aiming to help enterprises manage increasingly complex risk environments driven by artificial intelligence, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory changes.
Singapore Hub to Support APAC Growth
Announced at The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Conference 2026 in Singapore, the move establishes Optro's newest regional center to provide localized support for its rapidly growing customer base in APAC. The company, formerly known as AuditBoard, positions itself as a leader in agentic GRC—a shift toward autonomous, AI-driven compliance and risk management.
According to the Internal Audit Foundation's Risk in Focus 2026: APAC report, 39 percent of organizations identify digital disruption, including AI, among their most significant business risks, while 58 percent rank regulatory change among their highest audit priorities. These findings underscore the demand for more connected approaches to audit, risk, compliance, and information security.
Strategic Location for Enterprise Risk Management
Singapore's status as a regional financial center, digital innovation hub, and leader in responsible AI development makes it a strategic base for companies supporting the next phase of enterprise risk management. As APAC organizations face rising regulatory expectations and expanding digital risk surfaces, Optro's presence is designed to provide audit, risk, compliance, and infosec practitioners with the latest AI-powered technologies.
Optro's robust alliance network pairs its GRC capabilities with the subject-matter expertise of the world's leading consulting firms, adding enhanced value for teams across the region.
Executive Insights on the Expansion
“Global risk teams today are being asked to do more than ever before,” said Raul Villar Jr., Chief Executive Officer at Optro. “By bringing our innovative platform and expansive partner network to the heart of APAC, we’re providing the agentic tools and on-the-ground expertise to help our customers in the region navigate increasing risk and compliance complexity while adding strategic value to their organisations.”
Rolando Caraig, Internal Audit Head at Fuse Financing Inc. and Former CAE at GCash, commented: “The localised support from a global GRC platform leader like Optro will strategically elevate its presence in the region and is expected to drive significant value for its customers. Their shift toward agentic GRC marks a tipping point, enabling organisations to keep pace with today’s changing regulations and complex risk landscape.”
Harry Lim, Head, Group Audit at OCBC Bank, added: “We are excited to have partnered with Optro. At OCBC, we continuously enhance our audit capabilities to support the bank’s Next Frontier Strategy. Leveraging platforms like Optro allows us to sharpen our focus on what matters most and ensures consistent, high-quality audit delivery across the organisation. This partnership advances our broader goal of modernising the internal audit function, maintaining robust governance, and staying agile in an increasingly dynamic business environment.”
