The CAQ’s Julie Bell Lindsay announced her decision to step down following seven years as CAQ’s CEO. “I’m incredibly proud of everything we’ve accomplished to advance the quality, integrity, and trust in public company audits and in the audit profession. It’s been an honor for me to work with the amazing team at the CAQ over the last seven years, and I am confident in their ability to build on the momentum we have created and continue to represent the public company audit profession and its important role in our capital markets. But, after much contemplation, I believe the timing is right to begin a new chapter in my career and life.”
The CAQ Governing Board has appointed fellow board member Mark Koziel, CEO of AICPA, as temporary, interim CEO, effective immediately. Julie will be working with Mark through the end of April to aid in the transition. Koziel praised Lindsay’s tenure: “Julie has helped ensure CAQ is a leading voice in advancing excellence, transparency, and trust in the public audit profession. The CAQ board joins me in thanking Julie for her years of service. Her work has made a lasting and positive impact in elevating audit quality and our profession.”
Through his role on the Governing Board, Mark has deep familiarity with the CAQ and is a passionate advocate for its role in the public company audit profession. Koziel added, “I look forward to working with the CAQ team during this transition to ensure organizational continuity and supporting the CAQ board in the search process. The CAQ’s mission to advance audit quality and investor confidence continues uninterrupted.”