Carmen L.
About Carmen L.
Carmen L. serves as the Vice President of Internal Audit and Compliance at Klaviyo, where she has been instrumental in establishing the internal audit function and played a significant role in the company's IPO in 2023. She has extensive experience in internal audit and compliance, having held senior positions at notable companies such as Facebook, Slack, and Salesforce.
Work at Klaviyo
Carmen L. serves as the Vice President of Internal Audit and Compliance at Klaviyo, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she was the first hire for the Internal Audit function, where she established the department from the ground up. Her leadership contributed to the successful IPO of Klaviyo on the New York Stock Exchange in 2023, marking a significant milestone for the company.
Education and Expertise
Carmen L. has a strong educational background, having studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where she completed the LEAD Executive Education program from 2022 to 2023. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (with Honors) and Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Virginia, which complements her extensive experience in internal audit and compliance.
Background
Carmen L. has over a decade of experience in internal audit and compliance roles across various organizations. Prior to her current role at Klaviyo, she worked at Slack as Senior Director and Head of Internal Audit from 2019 to 2022. She also held a position at Salesforce as Senior Director of Internal Audit for Slack for seven months in 2021. Earlier in her career, she was with Facebook, where she served as Head of Internal Audit for Finance and Operations from 2012 to 2017.
Previous Experience
Before joining Klaviyo, Carmen L. held several significant positions in the field of internal audit. She worked at Polycom, Inc. as Senior Manager of Internal Audit and Head of SOX from 2006 to 2012. Additionally, she was employed at Ernst and Young LLP as a Senior Auditor in Assurance from 2002 to 2006. Her diverse experience spans various industries, enhancing her expertise in internal audit practices.