Michael Wormke Ezon

About Michael Wormke Ezon

Chief Audit Executive with 20+ years of experience leading internal audit, SOX, and technology risk programs for consumer and technology-enabled public companies. Combines deep financial reporting expertise with technology and cybersecurity credentials to bring a broad, enterprise-wide perspective to governance and risk oversight.Known for building and leading high-impact internal audit functions in growth-oriented environments. Experience includes strengthening SOX programs, leading remediation of material weaknesses, and helping management teams establish scalable control frameworks that support reliable financial reporting and operational resilience.Trusted advisor to executive leadership and audit committees, recognized for translating complex technical and control issues into clear, actionable insights that support sound governance and risk-informed decision making.Core areas of expertise: Internal Audit Leadership & Function Building; SOX Compliance & Material Weakness Remediation; Technology Risk, ITGCs & Cybersecurity Oversight; Data Integrity & Systems Reliability; IPO Readiness & Public Company Control Maturity; and Audit Committee & Executive Advisory.

Experience

1. Vice President, Internal Audit

   Rent The Runway

   Feb 2022 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

   E-commerce platform that allows users to rent, subscribe to, or buy designer apparel and accessories with FY24 revenues of ~$306M and personnel.Responsible for leading the internal audit department and providing independent assurance to the board of directors and senior management on the effectiveness of the company\'s internal controls and governance processes, with a primary focus on SOX compliance. Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan, based on a risk-based assessment of the company\'s operations. Manage a team of internal auditors (comprised of both internal and co-sourced resources) and oversee the performance of all testing. Communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and the board of directors, and advise senior management on corrective actions to improve internal control.

Education

• Iona University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting

  1992 — 1996

• NYU Stern School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2001 — 2004