Ninette Caruso joined the UNT System as the Chief Audit Executive in 2020, with her
role expanding to also act as the Chief Enterprise Risk Officer in May of 2023. Under
the direction of the UNT System Board of Regents’ Audit Committee, the Internal Audit
department assists the mission of the University of North Texas System and its component
institutions by providing independent, proactive insights and effective challenge
to protect the brand and reputation, enhance and protect organizational value and
resiliency, and promote the achievement of strategic goals.
Caruso is also responsible for spearheading the UNT System Enterprise’s Risk Management
efforts, working closely with senior leadership teams and key stakeholders across
the organization to build an ERM framework and governance structure, while facilitating
the development and implementation of risk management strategies that align with the
system’s overall strategic goals.
Caruso began her career with KPMG in Johannesburg, South Africa. She relocated to
the United States and served in numerous risk consulting and audit leadership roles
for consulting and financial services companies.
Caruso holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and auditing and a master’s degree
in information systems auditing from the University of Johannesburg. In addition,
she is a chartered accountant, certified internal auditor, and holds numerous certifications
for auditing, risk, technology, and data analytics.
