Javier Faleato, CIA, CRMA, CCSA

Javier Faleato is the Executive Vice President of Global Institute Relations & Professional Pathways at The IIA. Before joining The IIA’s global headquarters, Javier was the Chief Executive Officer of IIA Spain.

With more than 20 years of experience in internal audit, corporate governance, and risk management, Javier has developed expertise in optimizing global member services, improving key stakeholder collaboration, and engaging with a robust volunteer network. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and French.

At The IIA, Javier manages relationships with 117 National Institutes and associated organizations, focusing on growth and collaboration opportunities worldwide. He also serves as Executive Director of the Internal Audit Foundation, the preeminent global resource of The IIA dedicated to innovative research, academic advancement, and developing professional pathways.

 A frequent international conference speaker, Javier has also taught at IIA seminars and conferences around the world. He has published several articles in professional journals, co-authored “Internal Auditing Fundamentals,” and was a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission task force of Spain, which produced “Internal Control Over Financial Reporting for listed companies.”

Javier earned a bachelor’s and master's degree in business administration and marketing from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and completed the Advanced Management Program at IE Business School. He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), holds a Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), is Certified in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), and holds the COSO Internal Control Certificate. He has also served on The IIA’s Global Nominations Committee (2019-2020) and International Relations Committee (2013-2016) and was Chairman of the Board of technology start-up Evicertia (2012-2022).