Omar Obaisi

Omar Obaisi, CPA, CGMA, MBA has a diverse work experience in the field of internal audit and financial analysis across various industries.

Their most recent role is as the Vice President Internal Audit at Univar Solutions, where they are responsible for managing a global internal audit team and overseeing value-add services in operations, finance, SOX, and ERM.

Prior to Univar Solutions, Omar served as the Vice President Internal Audit at IAA, Inc., where they developed the company's internal audit function and reported to the Audit Committee and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors.

Before their time at IAA, Omar held progressive internal audit leadership roles at TreeHouse Foods, leading the transition from an assurance focused function to one focused on delivering realizable value across various areas. Omar managed a matrixed audit team and co-source partner for information technology controls.

Earlier in their career, Omar worked at The WhiteWave Foods Company as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager and as an Internal Audit Supervisor, responsible for executing the annual audit plan, including SOX 404 and advisory services. Omar also contributed to the integration of mergers and acquisitions into the organization's internal controls environment.

Omar began their career at Archer Daniels Midland Company as an Internal Audit Senior and later as a Staff Internal Auditor.

Overall, Omar's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic planning, team management, and delivering value-added services in the field of internal audit and financial analysis.

Omar Obaisi, CPA, CGMA, MBA obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007. In 2011, they obtained their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification with License Illinois CPA Certificate Number 239025241. Omar furthered their education by completing a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign between 2016 and 2018. In 2023 and 2024, they attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business for the Executive Leadership Development Program, though the specific field of study is not mentioned. Additionally, Omar Obaisi holds the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation from the AICPA.