People

Our commercial team understands the nuances, specific dynamics, and challenges faced by large commercial clients because they’ve worked for and audited large commercial businesses in dozens of different industries.

Management

Connolly’s senior executives are focused on delivering superior client service and satisfaction while continuing to strengthen our organization as an employer of choice.
Bob Donohue  - EVP, Commercial

Bob Donohue
EVP, Commercial

Bob brings his diverse expertise in the areas of operations and consulting to Connolly’s contract compliance business. His experience includes selling, managing, and delivering process improvement and systems implementation engagements across a variety of operations-intensive industries, including Abbott Laboratories, Alcan, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Oxychem. Beginning his career in manufacturing management at General Motors, Bob went on to hold various consulting positions in the areas of global practice leadership and supply chain improvement, including work at Arthur D. Little, where he had global responsibility for the operations and information management functional practices. While at ADL, he served as the integration “point-person” with eleven global industry practice leaders. Earlier in his career, at Coopers & Lybrand, Bob was responsible for the sale, management, and execution of consulting engagements involving manufacturing strategy, systems, and operations across a variety of industries. His emphasis on client service has resulted in multiple long-term relationships and increased client retention.

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Representative Auditors

Connolly attracts and retains auditors with deep and relevant industry knowledge, the level of experience that gives Connolly the unique ability to think beyond the basic audit assignment to develop a sound understanding of a client's business and operating environments. These auditors are led by senior audit management with the skills and expertise needed to execute your audit flawlessly.

Joan Ruess - Audit Manager, US

Joan Ruess
Audit Manager, US

Prior to Connolly, Joan’s experience spanned the accounting and recovery audit industries. As Audit Manager, Joan applies audit concepts and risk-based audit methodology to the audits she manages and adds value by assessing project scope and making recommendations for process improvement. Her responsibilities include audits in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, retail, food and beverage, and energy and utilities. Prior to joining Connolly in 1999, Joan gained expertise in the accounting industry at both the staff and divisional levels.

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Allan Fowlie - Auditor, Europe

Allan Fowlie
Auditor, Europe

Allan currently serves Connolly’s clients in Europe. An experienced manager and auditor with a background in finance, accounting and procurement, Allan has a pulse on business operations and processes. His experience includes strategic consultancy, product development, project management and systems implementation. Prior to Connolly, he managed complex projects at large multi-nationals in the oil, consulting, and telecom industries. He is also a guest lecturer at several universities.

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