Fabio Pimpão, CIA, CCSA, CRMA
Director, Professional Certifications and Exam Development of the Global Board 2025–26
Fabio Pimpão is the 2025-26 Director, Professional Certifications and Exam Development of the Global Board of The IIA. He previously served in several roles with IIA Brasil, including Chair of the Board of Directors (2023-25), Vice Chair of the Board of Directors (2019-22), and Certifications and Standards Director. He was also a member of the Guidance Committee of The IIA (2020–2021) and the International Internal Audit Standards Board (2021–2025).
Fabio has nearly 20 years of experience in internal audit, governance, and risk management. As Director of Internal Audit at Whirlpool Corporation, he plays a key role in overseeing audit functions in a global corporate environment.
Further, his career includes extensive international experience, having worked for multinational companies such as American Axle & Manufacturing, where he spent six years across Mexico and the United States.
With a strong academic background, Fabio holds a degree in Business Administration, a Postgraduate Degree in Controllership, and an MBA in Business Management.
He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and holds certifications in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) and Control Self-Assessment (CCSA).