Our Bureau
Atlanta, GA
Deepa Pawate, an Indian-American auditor, has been appointed as the chief audit officer for Emory University and Emory Healthcare with effect from August 1.
Pawate has worked at Emory for almost two decades, including as the associate chief audit officer and assistant vice president for university and research audit.
Pawate’s expertise in internal audit, investigations and information technology audit will enhance Emory’s internal controls, risk management and governance. Her relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise will enable effective collaboration with the organization, executive leadership and the board of trustees.
Pawate will report directly to Diana Carter, vice president and chief administrative officer, as well as the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees.
“We are fortunate and thrilled to have such high-caliber talent in the Emory community,” Carter says. “Their contributions will impact enterprise-wide risk management and help us navigate evolving regulatory environments in higher education and health care.”
