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Terry Thompson

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Director of Internal Audit/Chief Audit Executive at Mecklenburg County
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Terry is a seasoned leader in internal audit, risk, and compliance with over 30 years of experience in government, banking, and higher education. A graduate of North Carolina State University, he holds certifications in Internal Audit and Risk Management Assurance. Colleagues describe him as a meticulous, thoughtful, and highly ethical leader and mentor.

He serves on the Board of Advisors for the Belk School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Director of Internal Audit/Chief Audit Executive
Job Level
Senior
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Priorities

Topics Terry cares about

Enterprise Risk Management
A core part of his professional identity and expertise, demonstrated by his leadership roles and Certification in Risk Management Assurance.
Internal Audit Strategy
His career focuses on setting the strategic direction, standards, and risk-based plans for internal audit departments across various major organizations.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Director of Internal Audit/Chief Audit Executive
Mecklenburg County
12-2016 - 8-2018
Vice Chancellor of Internal Audit/Chief Audit Officer
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
10-2013 - 12-2016
Chief Audit Executive
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
8-2008 - 10-2013
Chief Audit Executive
Santee Cooper
10-2005 - 8-2008
Retail Credit Compliance Manager
Wachovia Bank
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Media appearances

Terry Thompson | Department of Internal Audit. Featured in Mecklenburg County Internal Audit
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Education
Bachelor of the Arts
North Carolina State University
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