Jim Petrie
About Jim Petrie
Jim Petrie is the Vice President of Business Operations and Executive Programs at Protiviti, where he has worked since 2004. He previously held positions at KPMG LLP and Arthur Andersen, and holds a BBA in Accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Title
Jim Petrie holds the title of Vice President - Business Operations / Executive Programs at Protiviti. He has been in this role since July 2008. In this capacity, he manages and produces client events with the Executive Team and Advisory Board.
Company
Jim Petrie is currently employed at Protiviti, based in Houston, Texas. Protiviti is a global consulting firm that provides solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk, and internal audit. Jim joined Protiviti in October 2004.
Education and Expertise
Jim Petrie graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting. His education provided a foundation for his expertise in accounting and business operations, which he has applied throughout his career.
Background
Before joining Protiviti, Jim Petrie worked at KPMG LLP as Director - Energy & Utilities for the Americas from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that role, he was a Partner at Arthur Andersen from 1987 to 2002. His long career in prominent consulting and accounting roles has equipped him with a wealth of experience in the energy and utilities sectors.
Responsibilities at Protiviti
At Protiviti, Jim Petrie is responsible for organizing and executing the global Senior Leadership Conference and various leadership meetings throughout the year. He also assists with global internal communications, leveraging IT infrastructure and technology for effective communication via audio and video conferencing.