Georgia Tech Names Hilaire Nachtrab Chief Audit Executive

Georgia Tech has named Hilaire Nachtrab as its new chief audit executive, effective Dec. 7. Nachtrab brings more than two decades of experience in internal auditing, risk management, and organizational leadership across higher education and the private sector.

Nachtrab joins Georgia Tech from the University of Michigan, where she currently serves as associate director of Audit Services and previously served as interim executive director. In that role, she led a team of 22 professionals responsible for audit, advisory, and investigative activities across one of the nation's leading public research universities.

“Hilaire brings extensive experience navigating the complexities of a major research university, along with a collaborative approach to strengthening governance and institutional effectiveness,” said Tim Lieuwen, interim president of Georgia Tech. “Her leadership and expertise will be critical as Georgia Tech continues to grow in scale and expand our research enterprise.”

During her tenure at Michigan, Nachtrab helped modernize the university's audit operations, strengthen reporting and engagement with executive leadership and the Board of Regents, and advance a more proactive, risk-based approach to audit planning. She also led initiatives to enhance investigative capabilities, expand the use of data analytics and emerging technologies, and improve organizational effectiveness.

Nachtrab will lead the Institute’s Department of Internal Auditing, reporting to both the Georgia Tech president and the University System of Georgia. She will help ensure the Institute operates effectively, manages risks, and maintains strong financial and operational controls.

“I’m excited to join Georgia Tech and have the opportunity to work alongside such a talented community,” Nachtrab said. “I look forward to building relationships across the Institute and contributing to its continued success.”

Before joining the University of Michigan in 2012, Nachtrab held audit and financial leadership positions at Columbia Sportswear, Umpqua Bank, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Nachtrab holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Oregon State University. She is a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Information Systems Auditor.