WERNER STIPP, CIA, CFE

[email protected] +41 79 637 7751 Schindellegi, Switzerland
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/werner-stipp-37a74528

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Fraud Investigations and Internal Audit Executive with more than 22 years of international experience leading complex corporate investigations, fraud risk management, whistleblower programs, ethics and compliance reviews, forensic audits, and global internal audit functions. Extensive experience conducting high-profile investigations involving fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, procurement misconduct, regulatory breaches, and employee misconduct across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Americas. Recognized for building and leading global investigations capabilities, managing enterprise-level whistleblower programs, directing eDiscovery and forensic reviews, and advising executive leadership, Legal Counsel, Audit Committees, Compliance functions, and Boards on matters involving corporate integrity, governance, and risk management. Combines deep investigative expertise with strategic leadership in assurance, compliance, and organizational integrity.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Investigations Manager
01/2020 - Present
KUEHNE + NAGEL MANAGEMENT AG , Switzerland
Established and lead Kuehne + Nagel's global investigations function, overseeing all significant whistleblower allegations and misconduct investigations worldwide
Responsible for investigations involving fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, ethical misconduct, data misuse, procurement concerns, and other high-risk matters
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Information Security, and Security functions to ensure consistent investigative standards globally
Manage enterprise eDiscovery reviews, forensic evidence assessments, external investigative vendors, global case management, investigation governance, and investigator training programs
Regional Head of Internal Audit – Asia Pacific
08/2015 - 12/2019
KUEHNE + NAGEL MANAGEMENT AG , Singapore
Established and managed the Asia-Pacific Internal Audit Hub responsible for South Asia Pacific and North Asia Pacific
Led regional audit strategy, annual risk assessments, audit planning, quality assurance reviews, stakeholder engagement, and talent development
Served as Deputy to the Chief Audit Executive and supported Audit Committee reporting
Led implementation of TeamMate audit software and modernization of audit methodologies throughout the region
Internal Audit Manager
05/2011 - 07/2015
KUEHNE + NAGEL MANAGEMENT AG , Switzerland
Led operational, financial, and project audits covering international business operations
Responsible for audit planning, reporting, risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and management development initiatives while supervising audit teams globally
Internal Audit Manager
04/2008 - 11/2010
STEINHOFF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD. , South Africa
Managed risk-based audits, SOX compliance activities, control assessments, special reviews, and forensic investigations
Presented results and recommendations to executive leadership and Audit Committees
Senior Internal Auditor
06/2005 - 03/2008
ASTRAPAK LTD. , South Africa
Performed operational, financial, governance, and compliance audits across a national manufacturing group, supporting business improvement and corporate governance objectives
Forensic Auditor
03/2000 - 05/2005
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF THE WESTERN CAPE , South Africa
Conducted investigations into fraud, corruption, theft, and misconduct across government departments
Gathered evidence, conducted interviews, coordinated with law enforcement authorities, and prepared forensic investigation reports supporting disciplinary and criminal proceedings
Awarded Employee of the Year in 2003

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Diploma in Internal Audit
01/2000
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (formerly Cape Technikon) , Cape Town, South Africa

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
01/2020
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), USA
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
01/2013
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Switzerland

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