About
Thrive Integrity provides whistleblowing advisory and training services tailored for corporations, public sector and not-for-profit organisations to help them promote legal and ethical conduct.
Lauren Witherdin
Owner and Principal
"Integrity isn't just a moral choice; it's a strategic advantage that leads to stronger financial performance and sustainable growth"
Lauren is the Principal of Thrive Integrity. As a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience at a Big 4 firm, Lauren has diverse sector experience spanning financial services, government, infrastructure, NFP, consumer and industrial markets.
In her previous roles as a Director at KPMG, National Leader of whistleblowing services, and the CEO of a whistleblowing solutions firm, Lauren worked closely with many of Australia's largest companies, guiding them in implementing industry-leading practices. Her extensive experience working with boards, senior executives, and whistleblowers, combined with her background in fraud control, investigations and anti-bribery and corruption allows her to offer practical insights that drive positive outcomes.
Recognized as one of Australia's leading experts in her field, Lauren has been quoted in media publications such as the Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald and Company Director Magazine. Lauren is committed to helping organisations build successful whistleblowing programs, enabling early risk detection, reducing financial, legal, and reputational risks, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Our Story
The origin of Thrive Integrity dates back to the 2000s when Lauren spent the early years of her career investigating fraud and misconduct cases in Australia and Asia. These experiences revealed a troubling pattern: the conduct often persisted undetected for years, with at least one bystander turning a blind eye. This insight ignited Lauren's determination to help organisations establish more effective whistleblower programs and to improve Australia's whistleblowing laws. Recognising the practical complexities in this area, Lauren saw an opportunity to guide both leaders and employees through this sensitive terrain. Today, Thrive Integrity offers specialised whistleblowing advisory services and corporate training for corporations, public sector entities, and not-for-profit organisations throughout Australia.
