John Stone
About John Stone
John Stone serves as the Vice President of Internal Audit at Berry Global, Inc., where he focuses on establishing an independent assurance function and aligning the Internal Audit department with the company's strategic vision. He has extensive experience in audit and advisory roles, having worked at notable firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG.
Work at Berry Global
John Stone serves as the Vice President of Internal Audit at Berry Global, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he focuses on establishing an independent and objective assurance function while promoting a holistic approach to enterprise risk. He leads the transformation of the Internal Audit department to align with the company's strategic vision and business risks. Stone reports directly to the Audit Committee and the CFO, collaborating with a team of domestic and international professionals to provide assurance and risk advisory services.
Previous Experience
Before joining Berry Global, John Stone held several key positions in various organizations. He worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as a Senior Manager from 1998 to 2004. He later served as Director of Business Advisory Services at Richey May & Co., LLP for one year in 2017-2018. Stone also worked at Ernst & Young as an Audit Manager from 1985 to 1993 and held the position of Director at PwC from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he was a Director in Advisory Services at KPMG from 2010 to 2015 and served as the Residential Division Controller at Fifth Third Bank from 1993 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
John Stone studied at Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Science (BBS) degree in Accounting and Computer Information Systems from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his professional development through various roles in audit and advisory services, gaining expertise in risk assurance and advisory functions. His educational background and extensive experience in internal audit and risk management contribute to his current role at Berry Global.
Leadership in Internal Audit Transformation
In his current position at Berry Global, John Stone has led the transformation of the Internal Audit department. His leadership aims to align the department's functions with the company's strategic vision and business risks. This initiative reflects his commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of the internal audit process and ensuring that it meets the evolving needs of the organization.