Cecilia Fcma

Cecilia Locati FCMA, CGMA, CFE is a seasoned Governance, Risk & Compliance Director with over a decade of expertise in GRC across various sectors like retail, manufacturing, and media, spanning from startups to publicly listed firms.

As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Management Accountant (FCMA, CGMA), Cecilia brings a blend of skills in risks, controls, compliance, and audit, focusing on enhancing effectiveness in internal controls professionals.

She is the founder of Internal Control Toolbox, a platform dedicated to elevating the effectiveness of Internal Control Professionals through resources like articles, guides, podcasts, and customizable products to streamline internal control implementation.

Cecilia's educational background includes studies in fraud examination, management accounting, and business administration from prominent institutions like the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and Bocconi University.

With a vast professional experience that includes roles such as VP Risk, Internal Audit & Compliance at RHI Magnesita, Vice President of the Board of Directors at ACFE, and various other senior positions in compliance, auditing, and consulting, Cecilia Locati has established herself as a leading figure in the GRC domain.