Michael Gardner

Mark Gardner is a seasoned senior financial executive with over 25 years of experience in internal audit, enterprise risk management, and controllership. He has a strong background in developing and implementing internal audit organizations and enterprise risk management functions in Fortune 500 companies and a major research-based university.

Mark has extensive experience interacting with audit committees and has served on finance councils, compliance committees, and disclosure committees. He also brings significant international experience, having overseen audit and finance operations in Europe and Asia. Mark has held leadership positions in professional organizations and is known for his expertise in areas such as internal audit, enterprise risk management, higher education, teaching, and board service.

His educational background includes Bachelor's and MBA degrees from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. Mark has also pursued doctoral studies at Indiana University and completed the Global Leadership Forum at the Wharton School of Business. He holds multiple professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and Certified Fraud Examiner.

Mark has held various leadership roles in organizations, including Chief Audit Executive at Citizens Energy Group, Managing Partner at GRC Advisory Services, AVP & Executive Director, Internal Audit at Indiana University Bloomington, Vice President of Internal Audit & ERM at Textron, Vice President of Internal Audit & Chief Risk Officer at Hillenbrand Industries, Director of Internal Audit at Ameritech, Accounting Instructor at Indiana State University, Audit Supervisor at Coopers & Lybrand, and Internal Auditor at Eli Lilly & Company.