Pierre B. Helfer

Pierre B. Helfer has extensive experience in internal audit and risk management. Pierre B. currently holds the position of Vice President - Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management at Indivior since October 2018. Prior to that, they served as the Global Internal Audit Director at Newell Brands from October 2017 to September 2018.

Before joining Newell Brands, Pierre held various roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company for over a decade. Pierre B. started as a Senior Manager, Internal Audit, where they managed financial and compliance audits. Pierre B. then moved on to become the Director, Audit Services, where they led financial, compliance, and operational audits and advised on internal controls and accounting matters. Finally, they served as the Executive Director, Audit Services, leading the operations of the audit services department. Pierre B. was responsible for risk assessment, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Pierre began their career at KPMG, where they worked in both the US and Switzerland. In Switzerland, they held the positions of Manager, Senior Manager, and Senior Manager, Assurance & Business Advisory. Pierre B. led audit engagements, advised clients on accounting and financial reporting matters, and coordinated services for international clients. Pierre B. then transferred to KPMG US, where they served as a Project Leader and Senior Manager, managing projects related to business analysis and assurance services.

Before joining KPMG, Pierre started their career as an Assistant at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, specializing in assurance and advisory services.

Overall, Pierre B. Helfer has a strong background in internal audit, risk management, and assurance services, with extensive experience in various leadership roles.

Pierre B. Helfer obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne in the years 1985 to 1988. Pierre B. also holds additional certifications in Certified Risk Assurance Management from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., Swiss Certified Public Accountant from EXPERTsuisse, and U.S. Healthcare Compliance Certification Program from Seton Hall University.