Ben C.

Regional Head of Internal Audit (EMEA & APAC) at Netflix | Partnering with Leadership on Risk, Controls & Governance

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

Senior governance, risk, and controls executive with 20+ years of experience operating at the intersection of strategy, scale, and complexity across global organisations. Currently leading Internal Audit across EMEA and APAC at Netflix, overseeing risk, controls, and governance across a multi-billion-dollar international business. Partnering closely with senior leadership, I focus on anticipating emerging risks, shaping decision-making, and enabling the business to scale effectively in a fast-moving, highly complex environment. My work spans areas including advertising, content production, technology platforms, and international expansion, with a focus on designing scalable control environments and strengthening operational resilience. I have led global teams and transformations that balance innovation with disciplined execution. I bring deep experience across technology, media, and regulated industries, with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving measurable business outcomes.

Experience

  • Netflix (Full-time · 3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Regional Head of Internal Audit - EMEA and APAC
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Lead risk, controls, and governance across EMEA & APAC for a multi-billion-dollar international business, covering areas including advertising, content production, and technology platforms. Partner with senior leadership to anticipate emerging risks and support decision-making in a fast-scaling, complex global environment. Designed and implemented scalable control frameworks to support international expansion and new revenue models. Built and led high-performing regional teams and co-sourced partners across multiple markets

    • Regional Head of Internal Audit - EMEA
      Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr

  • Root Inc. (Full-time · 2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Vice President, Internal Audit and Internal Control
      May 2022 - Oct 2022 · 6 mos

      Pre and post IPO experience at a growing InsurTech company. Reporting directly to the Audit Committee with a dotted line to the CFO, I led Root’s Internal Audit, SOX and Model Audit Rule programs covering all aspects of the business.

    • Senior Director of Internal Control
      Feb 2020 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      I established Root's Internal Controls team and company-wide SOX and Model Audit Rule programs. Year 1 and 2 SOX 404(a)/(b) filings were free of significant deficiencies and material weakness. Responsibilities also included the identification and on-going management of our co-sourcing partners as well as supporting the development of Root's three lines governance functions.

  • Director, Risk Assurance at PwC
    Sep 2017 - Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Served a range of high profile technology, media and financial services clients across the Bay Area and Silicon Valley from pre-IPO start-ups to large global organizations. Notable experience and services provided include: IPO readiness, establishment of SOX and Internal Audit functions, supporting more mature organizations in a consulting capacity with their risk management, compliance, internal audit and SOX functions as well as technology external audit.

  • Director, Internal Audit and SOX Compliance at Endeavor
    Mar 2017 - Aug 2017 · 6 mos

    Endeavor is a leader in the entertainment, media and fashion industries. I was responsible for the establishment of Endeavor's (previously WME IMG) EMEA region Internal Audit function including the roll out of a SOX compliant controls framework. This also involved Audit Committee reporting, coordination with international subsidiaries and management of a global co-sourcing relationship.

  • PwC (Full-time · 10 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Manager, Risk Assurance
      Jul 2016 - Feb 2017 · 8 mos

    • Director, Risk Assurance
      Jul 2015 - Jun 2016 · 1 yr

    • Manager, Risk Assurance
      Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 · 2 yrs