The Institute of Internal Auditors Appoints Victor Velazquez as Executive Vice President of Global Strategy, Membership, and Brand
Press Release | IIA News | August 26, 2025
Velazquez to drive strategy, member engagement, and brand growth worldwide
LAKE MARY, Fla. (August 26, 2025) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) today announced that Victor Velazquez will join the organization as its new Executive Vice President of Global Strategy, Membership, and Brand, effective September 2.
Velazquez brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across mission-driven associations and Fortune 150 companies. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered measurable results in member engagement, brand expansion, digital innovation, and enterprise-wide transformation.
In his new role at The IIA, Velazquez will oversee global strategy, membership, marketing, and communications. He will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the Board of Directors, and stakeholders around the world to advance The IIA’s mission, strengthen its global brand, and deepen member engagement across all regions.
“Victor is a proven leader with extensive experience driving transformation across global organizations,” said Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP, President and CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors. “He steps into this role at an incredibly exciting time, as The IIA continues to expand globally and invest in new ways to serve our members. His leadership across these areas will be a tremendous asset to our continued growth.”
Most recently, Velazquez served as Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation, Product, and Experience at UNFI, where he oversaw a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of eCommerce platforms. He led strategy development and managed a global delivery team executing a digital roadmap to reimagine customer experience, drive topline growth, and improve margins.
In addition, Velazquez has served as an advisor to multiple organizations, including The IIA, with a focus on accelerating growth, sharpening competitive positioning, and building scalable operating models.
“I am honored to join The IIA at such a pivotal time in its journey,” said Velazquez. “It’s a true privilege to partner with such passionate colleagues and members around the world, and I look forward to applying my experience in digital innovation and member engagement to support the profession’s continued growth and global impact.”
About The Institute of Internal Auditors
The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) is an international professional association that serves more than 265,000 global members and has awarded more than 200,000 Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. Established in 1941, The IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. For more information, visit theiia.org.
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