Benito Ybarra, CIA, CISA, CFE, CCEP

Benito Ybarra serves as Executive Vice President, Global Standards, Guidance & Certifications at The IIA, where he provides strategic leadership for the organization’s global professional standards, guidance, and certification programs. He brings more than 25 years of experience across internal audit, compliance, investigations, and organizational governance. He is recognized for his strategic vision, business acumen, ability to lead large and complex teams, and commitment to fostering strong organizational cultures.

Throughout his career, Benito has held senior leadership roles across nonprofit, Fortune 50, and public sector organizations. Prior to joining The IIA, he served as Chief Audit and Compliance Officer at the Texas Department of Transportation.

Benito has also played a significant role in advancing the internal audit profession through his leadership within The IIA. He served as Chair of The IIA’s North American Board of Directors from 2019–2020 and as Chair of The IIA’s Global Board of Directors from 2022–2023, helping guide the organization through periods of organizational transition. He previously served on The IIA’s International Professional Issues and Guidance Committee and as President of the Austin Chapter.

He currently represents The IIA on the Board of Directors of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), which advances leading practices in internal control, enterprise risk management, governance, and fraud deterrence.

Benito is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and holds the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) designations.