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Key priorities for audit committees in 2025

Description

As the risk landscape evolves, the audit committee’s role is becoming increasingly demanding and complex in today’s uncertain and dynamic business environment. Organizations in North America remain particularly focused on navigating challenges related to artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies, cybersecurity threats, and supply chain pressures. Discover how organizations can enhance governance and operational strategies to effectively manage these risks, with a focus on building resilience while retaining the agility to make strategic pivots in 2025.

About the speakers

Gabriel Kazour is a Partner in the Risk Consulting practice of EY with more than 22 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex risk landscapes and achieve operational resilience. Gabriel specializes in advising global clients on developing robust risk strategies, transforming internal audit (IA) functions, and fostering a culture of governance and accountability.

Josephine Bellon is a Senior Manager within the Consulting Services practice of EY. She specializes in serving clients with cybersecurity risk management, network and operational technology security, current and future state cybersecurity strategy planning, large-scale transformation strategy implementation, and IT audit services. Josephine’s extensive experience in cybersecurity, internal audit, and risk assurance projects equips her with a unique perspective for mitigating clients' risks and aligning their organizations with the evolving technology landscape.

Sandeep Bajaj is a Partner in the Digital Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O) of the EY Canada Consulting practice, with over 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain transformation across sectors like retail, advanced manufacturing, and the public sector. He previously led Strategic Sourcing for Walmart Canada and was a lead in the Procurement Centre of Excellence for Walmart International. Prior to joining Walmart, Sandeep was a lead within the EY SC&O practice, with a focus on complex procurement transformation. As a boomerang to EY, Sandeep has a passion for business transformation and creating long-term sustainable value for organizations.

William Thomas is a Managing Director in Consulting at EY, bringing over 25 years of diverse experience in internal audit, enterprise risk advisory, and emerging technology risk management and governance to the role. He is a member of EY Americas' Responsible AI Steering Committee, where he leads the design and delivery of the responsible AI risk management and enablement solution. Additionally, he serves as the Americas Web3 Risk Management Leader and is a member of the EY Global Web3 Solution Steering Committee.

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