WERNER STIPP, CIA, CFE

[email protected] • +41 79 637 7751 • Schindellegi, Switzerland

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/werner-stipp-37a74528

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Investigations Manager with over 22 years of international experience in corporate investigations, fraud risk management, and compliance. Proven track record of leading over 150 fraud investigations, resulting in a 30% reduction in financial losses and enhancing organizational integrity. Adept at developing and implementing effective whistleblower programs and forensic auditing processes that strengthen governance and compliance frameworks. Passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive ethical practices and safeguard organizational assets.

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