Antonio Torres
About Antonio Torres
Antonio Torres serves as the UK & Ireland Area Controller at Interpublic Group (IPG), where he designs tests to mitigate risks within advertising agencies. He has a diverse background in finance and auditing, with previous roles at PwC and extensive experience in the Middle East and Spain.
Current Role at Interpublic Group
Antonio Torres serves as the UK & Ireland Area Controller at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2020. In this role, he designs tests to mitigate identified risks within advertising agencies in the UK region. He conducts regular visits to various markets in the UK to perform detailed reviews of the agency's control environment and ensures compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Additionally, he coordinates with various IPG departments, including Contract Compliance, Tax, and Reporting, to maintain comprehensive financial oversight.
Previous Experience at Interpublic Group
Prior to his current position, Antonio Torres worked at Interpublic Group (IPG) as the Middle East Area Controller from 2017 to 2020. He also held the role of Financial & Contractual Manager within the EMEA Regional Controllers Team from 2016 to 2017. His experience at IPG has provided him with a strong foundation in financial management and risk assessment within the advertising sector.
Education and Expertise
Antonio Torres has a solid educational background in economics and finance. He studied at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he earned a Licentiate degree in Economics and Law from 2007 to 2013. He also completed a Master in Auditing & Accounting at Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros in 2014. Additionally, he studied at Loughborough University School of Business and Economics, focusing on International Finance, and achieved a BSc in Economics and Business Administration. He is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed by the Washington State Board of Accountancy.
Career Background in Finance and Auditing
Before joining IPG, Antonio Torres worked as a Senior Auditor at PwC from 2013 to 2016, where he gained extensive experience in financial auditing. He also held a position at Banco BANIF (now part of Santander Private Banking) in 2012, focusing on Investment Products & Services. His diverse background in finance and auditing has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role in risk management and financial oversight.
Coaching Experience
Antonio Torres has experience outside the finance sector as a tennis coach. He worked at Sport Center Manolo Santana from 2006 to 2013, coaching tennis for seven years. Additionally, he served as a Tennis Coach and General Counselor at Camp Towanda in Pennsylvania for three months in 2011. This coaching experience adds a unique dimension to his professional profile.