Laurie Hanover
About Laurie Hanover
Laurie Hanover serves as the Vice President of Internal Audit at Sunrun, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in internal audit and risk management, having held leadership positions at several prominent companies including Zynga, Twitter, and Electronic Arts.
Work at Sunrun
Laurie Hanover has served as Vice President of Internal Audit at Sunrun since 2018. In this role, she oversees the internal audit functions, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies. Her leadership contributes to the company's risk management strategies and internal controls. Based in San Francisco, she has been instrumental in enhancing the audit processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Laurie Hanover studied at Cornell University, where she achieved an A.B. cum laude. She furthered her education at the SC Johnson College of Business, earning an Executive Leadership Certificate. Additionally, she completed a Psychology of Leadership Certificate at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. She also holds a Data Science with SQL and Tableau Certificate from the Cornell University Center for Advanced Computing, and a Business Analytics Certificate from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Background
Laurie Hanover has a diverse professional background in internal audit and compliance. She began her career at Cisco Systems as an Internal Audit Manager from 2002 to 2004. She then held senior roles at Electronic Arts and Levi Strauss & Co., serving as Senior Director of Global Audit. From 2011 to 2014, she was the Head of Internal Audit at Zynga, followed by a similar role at Twitter until 2017. Her experience spans various industries, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of audit practices.
Achievements
In addition to her role at Sunrun, Laurie Hanover has been the President of the San Francisco Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors since 2023. She has significant experience in building and leading global SOX teams and Enterprise Risk Management programs. Her expertise includes risk assessment, anti-corruption, and anti-fraud programs, as well as IT governance and ERP implementations, particularly with Oracle and SAP systems.
Professional Affiliations
Laurie Hanover has been a member of Chief since 2021, connecting with other women leaders in various industries. Her involvement in professional organizations reflects her commitment to advancing the field of internal audit and promoting best practices. As President of the San Francisco Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors, she plays a key role in fostering professional development and networking opportunities for internal audit professionals.