Phillip Hurd, MSIS, CIA, CCEP

Chief Audit Executive

Phillip W. Hurd, MSIS, CCEP, CIA, is the Jedi Master of Ethics, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit leadership, guiding multi-billion-dollar organizations through the galaxy of regulations and financial pitfalls. As the Chief Audit Executive at the University of Houston System, Phil wields his lightsaber of efficiency and integrity, protecting the university's resources with Jedi-like vigilance. Phil's strategic maneuvers have transformed business practices, unleashing the force of policies, processes, and tools to vanquish inefficiencies and dark forces of fraud. He's uncovered more hidden treasures than Indiana Jones, with millions in fraud, malfeasance, and theft falling under his watchful eye. Before joining academia, Phil bravely (or at least enthusiastically) served a decade in the United States Army, where he honed his skills in the art of integrity and secrecy. A true master of disguise, he seamlessly transitions from classroom guru to conference rockstar, sharing his wisdom on ethics, fraud, and compliance with the finesse of a stand-up comedian. Certified as a Compliance and Ethics Professional and Internal Auditor, Phil's qualifications are as solid as a Death Star's armor. With a Masters Degree in Information Systems, he's the Yoda of data analytics, governance, and control. In a galaxy filled with risk and uncertainty, Phil is the hero organizations need, blending expertise with a dash of humor to navigate the treacherous waters of ethics, compliance, and risk management.