Gareth Howells

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About Gareth Howells

Gareth is a professionally qualified IT systems and process controls Director within PwC's Risk Assurance practice and has over 20 years experience in delivering risk-based Information Technology audits (external and internal), risk management, governance, compliance and other advisory services to a broad range of clients. Gareth has significant international experience, having lived and worked in the UK, USA, Japan and Australia. Gareth has extensive experience of assessing the key systems, controls and processes that organisations have in place to manage or mitigate the risks of failing to meet strategic objectives and/or reputational damage. In addition, he has worked closely with clients to identify and make suggestions to improve the efficiency of their operations and business processes. Specialties: Internal control Internal audit IT audit Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Risk management Information technology risk and controls IT risk Project management Leading large, global teams and complex projects Third party assurance reporting (e.g, SSAE16 [formerly SAS70], SSAE18, SOC1, SOC2, AUP, etc.) Gareth is currently working with or has worked with clients in the following industry sectors- Technology - Entertainment, Media & Communications - Energy - Retail - Public Sector