John Harris

John Harris, CPA, CIA, CFE has over two decades of experience in the field of internal audit and risk advisory services. John began their career at Deloitte in 1997, where they served as a Senior Manager and was responsible for directing outsourced internal audit service delivery for publicly traded clients. During this time, they also handled Audit Committee communications, risk assessment, audit plans, budget management, and internal audits, including reviews of international operations and Sarbanes-Oxley related activities.

In 2009, Harris joined Experis as the Director of Risk Advisory Services. In this role, they led the Finance and Accounting vertical, offering various risk advisory, internal audit, finance, accounting, and tax services. John also served as the Risk Advisory practice leader for the central region of the U.S. Additionally, they led the Houston Internal Audit and Controls practice, including I/T Audit, for Jefferson Wells, and served as the Houston Market Leader.

In 2012, Harris transitioned to Safety-Kleen as the VP of Internal Audit, where they delivered world-class risk assessment, audit programs, and processes. John continuously improved the internal audit function by utilizing automated audit tools and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. John developed and executed risk-based audit plans and tracked audit findings through remediation. John also reviewed and tested the company's key financial control compliance efforts and coordinated testing plans with external auditors. During their time at Safety-Kleen, Harris cultivated strong relationships throughout the organization to enhance risk identification and mitigation among employees.

Since 2013, Harris has been working at Clean Harbors as the SVP of Internal Audit. John oversees the entire internal audit function and is responsible for risk assessment, coordination with external audit, SOX and project delivery, and reporting to the Audit Committee and senior management. John successfully led the company's implementation of the revised COSO framework in 2013.

Overall, John Harris has demonstrated a strong expertise in internal audit, risk advisory services, and financial controls compliance throughout their career, showcasing their skills in leading teams, implementing best practices, and building relationships across organizations.

John Harris, CPA, CIA, CFE has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Christian Brothers University, which they obtained from 1994 to 1996. John also studied Accounting and Finance at Texas A&M University from 1992 to 1994. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Taipei American School from 1990 to 1992. In addition to their academic qualifications, John has obtained several certifications including a CPA from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy in 2001, as well as certifications in Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Fraud Examiner. John also holds a CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors), obtained in 2018.