Dana Randell

Dana Randell is Executive Vice President and Chief Audit Executive of Synchrony, one of the nation’s premier consumer financial services companies.

Dana leads Synchrony’s internal audit function, overseeing audit practices specializing in risk, compliance, finance, operations and technology – including cloud, mobile technology and innovation. Under Dana’s leadership, Synchrony is increasingly using digital and data analytics capabilities to drive audit decision making.

Prior to this role, Dana was Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Audit Executive where she led the technology and operations audit team. In that role, she was responsible for leading the adoption of best practices for the department, while ensuring alignment with the Audit Committee of Synchrony’s Board of Directors and other key stakeholders.

Dana previously held several senior leadership positions within Synchrony. As SVP, Marketing Engagement and Excellence, she was responsible for leading issues and risk management, governance, process risk and control, surveillance and analytics, within the Growth and Marketing organizations. She also has responsibility for strategic planning and functional learning and development. Dana was instrumental in elevating Synchrony’s new product introduction program, building effective surveillance activities and working cross-functionally to align governance routines with key business activities.

As SVP, Head of Audit for Professional Practices, she streamlined processes and reporting across the function with a strong focus on innovation, data analytics and automation.

Dana is a Certified Public Accountant and began her career in public accounting as an audit manager prior to joining Synchrony. Dana is actively engaged as a key participant in the audit and financial services industry through industry forums and roundtables, where she advocates for a more diverse and inclusive industry and profession.

Dana is passionate about championing women as a member of Synchrony’s Women’s Network, being an active mentor and sponsor to others, recruiting high potential early career talent through Synchrony’s Business Leadership Program, and providing support to local organizations supporting women in leadership. She’s an active supporter and ally to the LGBTQ+ community and supports local art programs in her community.

Dana earned a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Edith Cowan University in Australia and a Master’s in Accounting from Weber State University.