PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Paul Lucas, a global transformation, governance and risk executive with deep experience advising organizations on internal audit, investigations, controls and institutional performance across the World Bank Group, the United Nations system and Deloitte, is the firm’s Senior Advisor for the United States and North America.

He advises boards, audit committees and executive teams on organizational transformation, governance, enterprise risk, financial controls, internal audit, investigations, financial crime compliance, cybersecurity, data analytics and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Paul has led oversight and transformation programs across more than 100 countries and multibillion-dollar portfolios. His experience includes modernizing audit and assurance functions, strengthening governance and controls, leading complex investigations, and improving the speed, quality and impact of oversight.

Before joining RKA Worldwide, Paul held senior leadership roles at the World Bank Group, UNOPS and UNFPA. Earlier in his career, he worked with Deloitte in Australia and the United States across audit, advisory, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master’s degree, The Fletcher School at Tufts University

Bachelor of Commerce, Macquarie University

Chartered Accountant

Certified Internal Auditor

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certified Information Systems Auditor

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)