Ann Cohen

Ann Cohen is an accomplished financial leader and serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The IIA. She provides strategic and financial leadership for the organization, overseeing accounting, financial planning and analysis, business intelligence and analytics, treasury, investments, tax, purchasing, and facilities operations. She plays a key role in ensuring The IIA’s long-term financial sustainability while supporting its global growth and innovation.

With more than 30 years of experience, Ann brings extensive expertise across financial services, banking, Big Four audit, real estate, nonprofit, and hospitality industries. She has successfully led organizations through bank financings, IPOs, bankruptcy restructurings, complex system integrations, mergers, and divestitures, advancing operational excellence and financial transformation.

Prior to joining The IIA, Ann served as CFO of Woodfield Country Club, where she oversaw finance, compliance, risk management, IT, budgeting, strategic planning, and membership operations. She also held senior leadership roles at Taylor Morrison Homes (formerly Taylor Woodrow), a $2.5 billion international homebuilder and developer; Starwood Vacation Ownership, a $600 million global division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts; and Sunterra Corporation, a $450 million NYSE-traded international vacation ownership company.

Ann holds a master’s degree in finance from Florida International University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Florida. She is a licensed CPA in Florida and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). She also serves on the Board of Directors of Niagen Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAGE).