Eric Smith

Eric Smith is an experienced IT audit professional, currently serving as the IT Audit Director at Truist since September 2019, where oversight of audit engagements focuses on IT Governance, Risk, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery. With a robust background that includes managing teams of professionals, Eric has led significant IT SOX testing and collaborated with internal and external auditors throughout multiple roles, including Senior Information Technology Audit Manager and Information Technology Audit Manager at Truist. Prior experience at SunTrust involved executing audit testing and serving as a technology subject matter expert across various business lines. Eric began a career in audit at the University of West Georgia, providing assurance and consulting services while evaluating IT controls and risks. Eric holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of West Georgia.