Julie Peck, CPA, CISA, CISSP, is an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience in financial, IT, operational audit, and information security (cybersecurity). With a career spanning global, world-class organizations—including a “Big 4” accounting firm and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters—Julie has consistently been entrusted with critical projects and leadership roles. She is recognized as a subject matter expert, a trusted advisor to business leaders, and a catalyst for transformation within organizations. With a proven ability to rapidly assimilate new or emerging disciplines such as AI applications, she excels at building relationships, fostering collaboration, and developing high-performing teams.
As vice president of internal audit at Nouryon, a leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, Julie led the global internal audit, enterprise risk management, SOX compliance, and health, safety & environmental audit programs. She successfully transformed the department, assembling a high-performing, global team supporting executive stakeholders, business functions, and manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe, India, and China. Her proactive approach to risk assessment and influencing change has resulted in improved processes and controls. Julie developed and executed a comprehensive annual internal audit and SOX compliance program covering over 60 manufacturing sites, five regional accounting service centers, and corporate functions. She also led the enterprise risk assessment, engaging senior leadership and presenting insights to the board of directors. Additionally, she played an advisory role in cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery planning and integration of new acquisitions.
At Gardner Denver, Inc. (now Ingersoll Rand), a global industrial equipment manufacturer, Julie rebuilt the company’s internal audit function, transitioning from an outsourced model to an in-house team. Within 90 days, she reduced external consulting costs, achieving savings of over $750,000 in SOX compliance fees within two years. Additionally, at the CFO’s request, she led a $2.4M SAP security role redesign project, successfully reducing separation of duties risks while minimizing business disruption. Her expertise extended to leading enterprise risk assessments, supporting legal investigations, and serving on cybersecurity and IT governance committees.
Julie’s leadership at Johnson Controls, Inc. further exemplifies her ability to drive organizational excellence. As global director of compliance & controls for corporate human resources, she led compliance initiatives as part of a global HR transformation program, standardizing HR processes across multiple business units. She played a pivotal role in developing information security and data privacy policies, as well as establishing a third-party vendor risk management program to ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards. Her contributions to the corporate IT cybersecurity advisory council reinforced the company’s commitment to cybersecurity best practices.
During her tenure at Fiserv, Inc., a leading financial services technology provider, Julie was selected to establish an enterprise risk management program for 60 decentralized operating units. She developed the program’s framework and implementation plan, earning high regard from U.S. federal bank examiners. She also served as an interim information security officer, spearheading the development of corporate-wide information security policies. Prior to this, she transformed the IT audit function, leading a team to assess and enhance cybersecurity, IT governance, and compliance practices across Fiserv’s global operations.
Julie began her career at Deloitte & Touche, where she specialized in enterprise risk management, information security, and SOX compliance for Fortune 500 clients. Her expertise was sought after by engagement leaders due to her ability to seamlessly bridge IT, finance, and business functions. Before joining Deloitte, she served as an associate national bank examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), where she conducted examinations of national banks, focusing on bank information systems and regulatory compliance.
Julie holds a master of business administration in operations management & information systems from the University of Notre Dame, where she graduated magna cum laude. She also earned a bachelor of business administration in accounting & business finance, magna cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. She is a certified public accountant (CPA), certified information systems auditor (CISA), and certified information systems security professional (CISSP), with deep expertise in financial controls, risk management, and cybersecurity.
Julie Peck is a strategic, results-driven leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments. Her ability to drive transformation, enhance cybersecurity and risk management frameworks, and optimize business operations makes her an invaluable asset to any organization.
Character: Julie Peck is a trusted leader known for her integrity, adaptability, and ability to drive meaningful change within complex organizations.
Knowledge: With deep expertise in financial auditing, IT security, risk management, and regulatory compliance, she is a recognized subject matter expert across multiple industries.
Strategic: Julie excels at developing and executing risk-based audit and cybersecurity strategies that enhance organizational resilience and operational efficiency.
Communication: She is an effective communicator who collaborates seamlessly with executive leadership, board members, and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and informed decision-making.
