Andrew Struthers-Kennedy

Andrew Struthers‑Kennedy is Protiviti’s Global CAE Solutions Leader, guiding the firm’s strategy, innovation and delivery across all internal audit domains — from technology audit and SOX advisory to audit transformation and analytics. With more than two decades of experience in internal audit, risk management and consulting, Andrew is inspired by and committed to leading a global team that pushes the boundaries for the profession by offering thinking, tooling, services and people that are truly best-in-class. His market focus is on increasing the relevance of and value delivered by internal audit both in the boardroom and across the clients he serves.

Previously, Andrew led Protiviti’s Internal Audit & Financial Advisory and Technology Audit & Advisory practices.

Andrew is a frequent speaker at local and national events. He has served as a speaker on Protiviti and partner webinars and at conferences in the US and overseas. He is often quoted in articles in industry and business publications. Andrew has long served on the Board of his local IIA Chapter and on non-profit boards and advisory committees covering such topics as cyber security and corporate governance.

Representative Experience

• Internal audit outsource, co-source, and Sarbanes-Oxley services for numerous organizations, including engagement and advisory with executive management, Board and Audit Committee members
• Significant boardroom experience—his own as well as that of the Managing Directors he leads
• Focus on helping organizations establish increased use of technology enablement (and digital solutions) for Internal Audit functions
• Works with companies to establish a data & technology strategy for Internal Audit, often as part of broader Innovation strategic initiatives, and to drive increased use of technology enablement
• Advised and supported efforts related to establishing Internal Audit vision, strategic plan and transformation roadmap and supported leading practices assessments and advisory engagements
• Advised and supported efforts related to elevated Internal Audit relevance and value, impactful communications, auditing at the speed of risk, and agile approaches to IA planning and execution
• Significant experience in various aspects of Information Technology – Strategy, Risk Management, Governance, Security, Privacy, Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Vendor Management, and Controls
• Significant experience from a wide range of data analysis and enabling technology projects, from the development of point solutions, delivery of training, to design and establishing of analytics and enabling technology strategies and programs

Areas of expertise

• Internal Audit & Technology Audit
• IA Strategic Planning
• IA Leading Practices
• Controls Assurance
• Governance & Risk Management
• Analytics & Enabling Technology
• Emerging Technologies

Education

• BSc Physics
• MSc Information Security

Professional memberships and certifications

• Board of Governors, Baltimore Chapter, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• QAR Accredited by the IIA
• Certified Information Systems Auditor
• Certification in Risk Management Assurance
• ITIL Practitioner
• Design Thinking Practitioner