Brian Howell

Overview

Brian Howell is Wichita State University's Chief Audit Executive.  

Brian is a business and technology risk leader with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations identify, assess, and manage risk.  With deep experience across risk governance, internal controls and enterprise risk management, Brian frequently speaks with executives, professional associations, and classrooms on cyber risk leadership, internal controls and risk governance topics.  

As Chief Audit Executive, Brian provides independent assurance and advisory services that support effective governance, risk management, and stewardship across the university. 

Prior to joining Wichita State, he served organizations in aerospace manufacturing, financial services, and professional services sectors.  Additionally, he is the founder of a technology company focused on helping organizations accelerate operational excellence through organizational clarity, ownership alignment, and compliance readiness.  

Brian earned a Management degree from Kansas State University and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).  

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