David J. Cook

Director of Internal Audit, Baird

David Cook is a strategically focused seasoned senior-level professional with over 35 years of delivering impact and value to the financial services industry. Innovative and efficient leader using consulting and critical thinking skills to provide solutions to his clients while successfully managing risk.

Currently the Managing Director and Director of Internal Audit at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, a privately held and employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management, and private equity firm. At Baird, he is a member of the Senior Leadership team in Risk, leads the firm’s Internal Audit efforts, and co-leads the Data Analytics strategy for Risk Management. David has led agile, consulting, and audit projects in the United Kingdom, Germany, and China.

Previously, David worked as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young, LLP where he supervised staff auditors on manufacturing, retail, and government audit client engagements.

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