Jim Romero

Jim Romero has extensive experience in internal audit and risk management. Jim began their career as an Internal Audit Consultant at KPMG in 2002, where they worked until 2007. Jim then joined SABMiller as an Audit & Risk Management Coordinator, where they supervised fraud and sensitive internal audit engagements, implemented a global risk management methodology, and ensured the quality of the internal audit function. In 2013, they moved to Citi as an Internal Audit Manager, responsible for ensuring the fulfillment of the internal audit plan for Latam Countries and supporting the global internal control strategy and framework. Since 2015, Jim has been working at Cementos Argos as the Internal Audit Senior Director (CAE), providing support and advice to the Audit Committee of the Board, building relationships with the Board and c-suite level, and implementing a new and comprehensive IA methodology for all regions.

Jim Romero completed their education in the field of accounting. Jim obtained a degree in Public Accountant from Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores in 2005. In 2004, they also pursued a Specialist degree in Assurance & Internal Control from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications in risk management, control self-assessment, and internal auditing from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. Jim has also pursued several other certifications related to data ethics, decision-making based on data, negotiation skills, and ethical leadership from reputable institutions such as University of Michigan, The University of Edinburgh, and Victoria University of Wellington.