Sanghee Ku
About Sanghee Ku
Sanghee Ku is an Internal Audit Manager at Kennametal, with extensive experience in auditing and assurance roles at PwC and Dixon Hughes PLLC. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Kyungpook National University and a Master of Business Administration from Marshall University.
Work at Kennametal
Sanghee Ku has been serving as the Internal Audit Manager at Kennametal since 2021. In this role, Ku is responsible for overseeing internal audit processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Ku applies extensive experience in audit management to enhance operational efficiency and risk management within the organization.
Previous Experience at PwC
Prior to joining Kennametal, Sanghee Ku worked at PwC for several years in various roles. Ku served as a Senior Associate from 2013 to 2017, focusing on assurance services in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Following this, Ku advanced to the position of Assurance Manager - Private Company Services from 2017 to 2021, where responsibilities included managing audit engagements and client relationships. Additionally, Ku held the role of Senior Manager from 2019 to 2021, further solidifying expertise in audit practices.
Internship and Early Career
Sanghee Ku began the professional career with internships at Dixon Hughes PLLC and Simon Property Group. Ku worked as an intern at Dixon Hughes PLLC in 2008 for four months and later served as an Assurance Associate from 2008 to 2010. In 2007, Ku also completed an accounting internship at Champion Industries, Inc. for eleven months. These early experiences laid the foundation for a career in audit and assurance.
Education and Expertise
Sanghee Ku holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kyungpook National University, where studies were completed from 1999 to 2003. Ku furthered education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Marshall University, studying from 2004 to 2008. This educational background provides a solid foundation in business principles and financial management, contributing to expertise in internal auditing and assurance services.