PROFESSIONAL BIO
Luis H. Souza is an experienced Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor specializing in audit, risk, and compliance. Recognized for his leadership, strategic mindset, and driving impactful change, Luis has a proven track record in modernizing audit practices, fostering collaboration, and elevating the audit function as a trusted advisor.
With extensive global experience spanning Canada, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, and other relevant countries, Luis has worked on varied audit, compliance, and internal control projects. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he excels in engaging with diverse stakeholders and fostering effective collaboration across borders. His expertise extends across multiple industries, including manufacturing, banking, pharmaceuticals, and utilities.
Luis’ focus lies in creating and restructuring internal audit, internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), and regulatory compliance functions, implementing a modern risk-based approach coupled with a business partnership mindset. He aims to elevate the function to a strategic partnership by fostering governance, risk, and assurance capabilities throughout the organization. Skilled at navigating all levels of the organization, Luis establishes strong work partnerships with business units and executive and senior leadership. Passionate about driving organizational excellence, Luis has spearheaded cultural transformations, revamped methodologies, and led audit and compliance projects in areas such as finance, supply chain, operations, information technology, capital projects, treasury, privacy and confidentiality, and investigations. Leveraging automation tools, data analytics, and advanced technologies, he consistently enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the functions he leads.
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