Paul Hicks, Cia, Cmiia, Qial
About Paul Hicks, Cia, Cmiia, Qial
Paul Hicks is a Group Internal Audit Manager at wefox, with over 20 years of experience in enterprise risk management and internal audit. He has held various senior positions across multiple organizations, including RKA Worldwide Group LLC and SARIA Germany, and has expertise in several industries such as financial services and automotive.
Work at wefox
Paul Hicks serves as the Group Internal Audit Manager at wefox, a position he has held since 2023. His role is conducted remotely and encompasses responsibilities that align with the company's global operations. In this capacity, he focuses on enhancing internal audit processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Current Roles at RKA Worldwide Group LLC
At RKA Worldwide Group LLC, Paul Hicks holds multiple positions. He has been the Head of Europe Firm Formation since 2021 and also serves as a Consulting Senior Manager in Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit Leadership. Additionally, he is a Senior Advisor in the Global Internal Audit and Risk Management Practice, contributing to various initiatives in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit
Paul Hicks has extensive experience in internal audit across various organizations. He worked as a Chartered Internal Audit Executive (CAE) at SARIA Germany for three months in 2022. Prior to that, he was with EY as an Advisory - Internal Audit of the Future in 2017, and he served as Manager of Internal Audit at IAC Group from 2013 to 2016. His tenure at Capita as Group Senior Internal Auditor lasted for ten years, from 2003 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Paul Hicks studied at The University of Sheffield, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Urban Studies and Planning from 1996 to 1999. He later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Town Planning from the same institution in 2000. His educational background supports his over 20 years of experience in enterprise risk management and internal audit methodologies.
Industry Experience
Paul Hicks has accumulated industry experience in diverse sectors, including Financial Services, Automotive, Real Estate, Information Technology, Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Health, Legal, Human Resources, and Central Government. He has engaged in global businesses to establish and build internal audit functions from the ground up.