Melissa Clawson

Melissa Clawson is a seasoned audit professional with significant experience in various roles within internal auditing and risk advisory. Currently serving as the Chief Audit Executive and Director of Internal Audit at The Wendy's Company since September 2017, Melissa leads initiatives related to SOX testing, franchise audits, and operational audits. Prior to this, Melissa held multiple positions at EY from September 2006 to September 2017, culminating in a Senior Manager role in Advisory Risk Services, where responsibilities included leading Global Risk Learning development and coordinating Risk Advisory trainings. Melissa’s career began with internships at the Auditor of State of Ohio, where audits of local governmental entities were conducted. Melissa holds a Master of Accounting from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and a Bachelor's degree with a minor in Accounting and Leadership Studies from Marietta College.