Anoop Samuel

About Anoop Samuel

Multifaceted leader with 20+ years of experience across the globe (USA, India, Middle…

Experience

1. Executive Director - Global Delivery Services Audit Leader - Germany, Switzerland & Austria

   EY

   Sep 2022 — Present · Kochi, IN

   o Leader of EY GDS’s assurance practice for Germany, Switzerland & Austria - responsible for expanding EY GDS\'s presence in core audit delivery in the region. Responsibilities include:o Orchestrating strategies & propelling growth while bringing strong focus on operational excellence, value addition & efficiency on audits in the region.o Building relationships with global customer leadership and engaging collaboratively across organizational hierarchies & regions to identify avenues for enhanced assurance and value addition.o Managing risk at the practice and engagement level - maintaining independence and objectivity, complying with all applicable professional & ethical standards,o Providing direction and active control over financial budgets and other key business processes, managing multiple business needs while balancing operational imperatives with long-term firm strategy. o Driving multi-disciplinary audits enhancing trust and efficiency through the effective use of technology.o Improving utilization levels, overall staff retention, and ensuring personnel development. o Guiding team members on technical areas of high risk & complexity, participating actively in performance management & learning processes of the team.o Coaching direct report directors, senior managers, and managers on technical aspects as well as on matters such as managing people and clients together with empowering decision makers across all levels.o Led the EY GDS Assurance office for Hyderabad - overseeing & motivating a large team by being a visible role model and fostering an inclusive team environment.

Education

• Manipal Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer Engineering

  1996 — 2001

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

  Certified Public Accountant

• Kent State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2002 — 2004