Alan M. Maran

About Alan M. Maran

Twenty-five years building and leading internal audit functions at Fortune 500 companies…

Experience

1. Chief Audit Executive (Head of Internal Audit)

   Chewy

   Jan 2019 — Present · Miami, TX, US

   Responsible for leading and articulate the vision and strategy of the Internal Audit function within the organization, leveraging advanced technology, including Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.• Focused on Agile Internal Audit approach with an emphasis on key risks while enhancing the control environment.• Defining and driving the strategic vision for the development and execution of the audit plan.• Provides regular updates on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the company’s system of internal controls to Senior Management and Audit Committee.• Present and discuss with Executive Management and the Audit Committee, the results of audits and advisory projects, audit plans, and recommendations to resolve audit findings.• Coordinates and manages relationships with external auditors.• Coordinates and manages relationships with the company\'s leadership, assisting them in achieving the highest level of quality and compliance.• Develop and maintain best-in-class infrastructure for corporate audit function leading to high performance and operational excellence.• Provide regular updates to the Audit Committee on the company’s system of internal controls and significant audit findings and recommendations.• Supported the organization during pre-IPO and sustainability of ICFRs after IPO, setting-up the SOX and compliance program enterprise-wide.• Established AI in Internal Audit, towards a Continuous Monitoring environment for all Internal Audit activities including Operational/IT engagements, SOX testing and Fraud prevention/monitoring.• Supporting the organization through ESG disclosures and compliance.• Focusing on Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Financial, Operational, and Business Continuity added value and risk management engagements.• Leading Enterprise Risk Management for the organization and alignment with COSO and industry best practices.

Education

• Harvard Business School

  Preparing to be Corporate Director, Governance

  2024

• Washington State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Carson College of Business, Accounting and Finance

  2014 — 2016

• Universidade Positivo

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance & Foreing Trade

  1998 — 2002

• Harvard Business School

  Leadership for Senior Executives, Business Administration and Management, General

• Harvard Business School

  Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance, Business Administration and Management, General

  2023