AuditBoard, a cloud-based platform for managing audit, risk, and compliance programs, announced that it is partnering with former president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Richard Chambers. He will hold the role of senior internal audit advisor at AuditBoard.
“This relationship establishes a dynamic pairing of two industry forces mutually dedicated to the mission of elevating the audit profession, helping it grow substantially in its strategic influence within the enterprise,” the company said in a statement.
In his role as senior advisor, Chambers, who led the IIA for 12 years before his recent retirement, will partner with AuditBoard on thought leadership, customer advisory, and industry research programs dedicated to advancing the practice of internal audit through education and digital transformation.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Richard and his unparalleled expertise and leadership in the field of internal audit to AuditBoard,” said Scott Arnold, president and CEO. “His passion for advancing internal audit, a passion that we not only share but is at the heart of our customer-centric approach, makes him the perfect fit for this role. His unique insights into the challenges and opportunities facing internal audit teams today will help to enhance the way we serve them.”
“My time at The IIA was so rewarding, and as I considered what was next for me, it was clear that I needed to continue on my life mission to advance the internal audit profession,” said Richard Chambers, senior internal audit advisor for AuditBoard. “AuditBoard naturally stood out as a firm I wanted to align with. In my time with The IIA, I witnessed first-hand their commitment to lifting the audit profession through education and cutting-edge technology. Their goal of empowering auditors to become more strategic contributors to their organizations resonates deeply with me, and I look forward to partnering with them to further elevate and advance the internal audit profession.”
The addition of Chambers comes at a time of accelerating growth for AuditBoard. The company was recently named, for the second year in a row, as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America, according to Deloitte.
“The thing that gets me excited about AuditBoard, is the fact their GRC platform has been thoughtfully crafted for members of the profession — it’s modern and contemporary, designed to align audit, risk, and compliance professionals and other key stakeholders across the enterprise,” said Chambers. “I don’t see how Internal Audit can continue to evolve and advance without transforming how they leverage technology to drive change and value. I speak a lot about capacity multipliers and there’s really no greater one than an integrated technology platform that can help you do much more with less and make your organization more effective.” 