Athena Avgousti-Bauer

Athena Avgousti-Bauer is a seasoned audit and finance professional currently serving as a member of the Audit Committee at ArtsWave and as a Board Member at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati since 2024. With extensive experience at Signet Jewelers since July 2018, Athena holds the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Audit Executive, overseeing internal audit functions across global operations and leading the Innovation and Project Management Office. Prior to this role, Athena functioned as Vice President & Chief Audit Executive, integrating business intelligence into audit processes. Athena’s background includes significant positions at Macy's, Deloitte & Touche, and Lear Corporation, with a focus on risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and operational audits. Athena holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Windsor.