Committees

Mission: To provide assistance to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors in fulfillment of their oversight responsibilities for The Institute's financial reporting process, system of internal control and the audit process; to recommend a firm of certified public accountants to audit and report upon the financial statements of The Institute for each fiscal year; to oversee The Institute's Internal Audit program; and to provide oversight of practices designed to ensure compliance with legal, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

Composition: Three to five members selected from the Board of Directors by the Chairman of the Board.

Committee Chairman

R. Michael Varney, CIA
Partner
Crowe LLP

Mission: To provide the internal audit profession with the information needed to anticipate, and react to, important external and internal factors that could have a material impact on the practice of internal auditing.

Composition: Twenty to 30 individuals representing a cross-section of IIA membership.

Committee Chairman

Yulia Gurman, CIA
Vice President – Internal Audit
Packaging Corporation of America

 

Mission: To ensure that the content of The IIA’s certification exams is continuously aligned with and reflects the current global practice of internal auditing, including the International Professional Practices Framework.

Composition: All members must have Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certifications; two or more designations preferred.

Committee Chairman

Gregory Jordan, CIA, CRMA
Senior Vice President & Chief Audit Executive
Nationwide Insurance

Mission: To review the internal reporting of the budget and financial policies and procedures of The Institute; to ensure that the reporting of revenue and expenses of operations and assets and liabilities of the organization are based on acceptable accounting practices; and to provide necessary and timely information for decision-making.

Composition: Five to eight members from the Board of Directors and The IIA Research Foundation.

Committee Chairman

Ernesto Martinez Gomez, CIA, CRMA
Executive Vice President, Internal Audit
Santander Group

Mission: The Global Guidance Council’s (GGC) role is to direct the development of IPPF authoritative guidance and thought leadership in support of internal auditors globally.

Composition: At least 15 members, including representatives from the five Regional/Linguistic organizations that are associated with the IIA.

Committee Chairman

Carolyn Saint, CIA, CRMA
Chief Audit Executive
University of Virginia

Mission: To promote and facilitate the development and maintenance of a global strategy that fosters good communication, collaboration and cooperation among The IIA and all Institutes. To oversee Institute relations including the formation, development and expansion of IIA Institutes.

Composition: At least 15 members as needed to ensure a balanced committee with global expertise and representation from all areas of the world.

Committee Chairman

Angela Witzany, CIA, QIAL, CRMA
Manager Forensic, Risk & Compliance
BDO AG

Mission: To expand knowledge and understanding of internal auditing by providing relevant research and educational products to advance the profession globally.

Composition: Eighteen to 25 individuals, usually chief audit executives or directors of internal auditing from diverse industries, senior governmental auditors, and professors in internal auditing.

President, Internal Audit Foundation

Warren Stippich, CIA, CRMA
National Partner
Grant Thornton LLP

Mission: To develop, issue, maintain, and promote the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) on a worldwide basis.

Composition: Minimum of 14 members, all of whom must have Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certifications.

Committee Chairman

J. Michael Peppers, CIA, QIAL, CRMA
Chief Audit Executive
University of Texas System

Mission: To govern, advocate, and promote The IIA’s Global Certification programs that:

• Are recognized as the global benchmark for the profession;
• Contribute to the competency, recognition, and professionalism of internal auditors;
• Evolve to meet current and expected global needs of internal audit professionals;
• Uphold the equitable and fair treatment of all candidates globally; and
• Ensure consistent application globally.

Composition: Minimum of nine members, all of whom must have Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certifications.

Committee Chairman

W. Charles Johnson, Jr., CIA, QIAL, CFSA, CGAP, CRMA
General Auditor
Lower Colorado River Authority

Mission: To assist chapter leadership as a resource and liaison to The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in enabling chapters to meet their objectives; that the professional practice of internal auditing is effectively promoted through a full range of quality services to members; and that effective strategies are developed to address issues and opportunities at the chapter level.

Composition: Thirty to 40 District Representatives and District Advisors who must be Certified Internal Auditors®.

Committee Chairman

Ofelia Tamayo, CIA, CRMA
Vice President, Corporate Audit
Bandai Namco Holdings USA Inc.

Mission: To ensure that volunteer and staff activities of The IIA adequately address the needs of North American membership through continuous monitoring of programs, services and budgets relating to North American members and chapters.

Composition: The North American Board is comprised of the 10 North American directors and one North American member selected by the Chairman of the Board from the Executive Committee. At least one NA Board member will be from Canada. The IIA President and CEO serves as an ex-officio member of the NA Board, without voting rights.

Meet The IIA's 2022-23 North American Board

North American Board Chairman

Thomas Sanglier, II, CIA, CRMA
Senior Vice President Internal Audit
Leidos Holdings