Jim De Loach
About Jim De Loach
Jim De Loach is the Managing Director at Protiviti, with over 35 years of experience in risk management and business strategy integration.
Managing Director at Protiviti
Jim De Loach has served as the Managing Director at Protiviti since 2002. He operates out of Houston, Texas, and leverages his extensive experience to guide the firm's initiatives in governance, risk management, and compliance. Protiviti is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise and objective insights, helping business leaders confidently face the future.
Former Partner at Arthur Andersen
Before his tenure at Protiviti, Jim De Loach was a Partner at Arthur Andersen from 1970 to 2002. During his 32-year career at Andersen, he worked in various locations including Dallas, Chicago, and Houston. His role involved extensive work in accounting, auditing, and consulting with clients across industries.
Educational Background
Jim De Loach holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business and Accounting from the University of North Texas. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree from the same university, focusing on Business and Accounting. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in business consulting and risk management.
Authorship and Publications
Jim De Loach is an accomplished author, having written the first book on enterprise risk management, 'Enterprise-wide Risk Management: Strategies for linking risk and opportunity,' published by Financial Times in June 2000. Over the past 15 years, he has published over 500 articles on governance, disruptive change, organizational culture, enterprise risk, and internal controls. He also contributes monthly articles to NACD BoardTalk, Forbes CFO Network, and Corporate Compliance Insights.
Awards and Recognition
Jim De Loach has received numerous accolades, including the 'Consultant of the Year' award from Consulting Magazine in 2011 and being named to the National Association of Corporate Directors’ Directorship 100 list from 2012 through 2018. In 2019, he was awarded the Bette Stead Leadership Award by the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable.
Professional Experience
With more than 35 years of experience, Jim De Loach has assisted companies in responding to government mandates and shareholder demands. He has worked with hundreds of companies and groups in 30 countries, focusing on integrating risk management with business strategies in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. He also served on the COSO Advisory Council for 10 years, contributing to the development of frameworks that are widely used in governance, risk, and compliance.