Marina Means
About Marina Means
Marina Means is a Manager of Operational Audit at Adobe, specializing in third-party compliance and risk management. She has a diverse background in risk management and audit roles at companies such as Meta and Deloitte, and she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management Economics from UC Santa Cruz.
Current Role at Adobe
Marina Means currently serves as Manager of Operational Audit at Adobe, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance and effective risk management within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing audit processes and enhancing operational efficiencies. Based in San Jose, California, she contributes to Adobe's commitment to maintaining high standards in operational integrity.
Previous Experience at Meta
Before joining Adobe, Marina worked at Meta as a Risk Manager in Privacy from 2022 to 2023. Her tenure lasted nine months and took place in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she was responsible for managing privacy-related risks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, contributing to Meta's overall risk management framework.
Career at Deloitte
Marina Means has extensive experience at Deloitte, where she held multiple roles from 2013 to 2022. She began as an Audit Intern and progressed to positions such as Audit Assistant to Audit Senior, Senior Advisory Consultant, and finally Advisory Manager. Her work involved third-party compliance, risk management, and internal controls projects, particularly for large public technology companies. This experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in audit and advisory services.
Educational Background
Marina earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management Economics with an Accounting Focus from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She attended the university from 2010 to 2014. This academic background provided her with essential knowledge in business principles and accounting practices, which she has applied throughout her career.
Skills and Specializations
Marina specializes in privacy and internal controls projects, particularly within the technology sector. She is known for her ability to cultivate business relationships that drive initiatives and deliver results. Her skills include clear communication, problem-solving in ambiguous situations, and adapting to fast-paced environments. These competencies enable her to effectively promote program awareness and gain buy-in from various management levels.