Our System of Quality Management transcends compliance, serving as a powerful catalyst to drive consistent, pragmatic, scalable and sustainable quality across the organization.

Cristina Lopez Alvarez

EY Global System of Quality Management Operational Leader

Thrives working in dynamic, international and multicultural environments. Deeply passionate about family and travel. Resides in Madrid with husband and three children.

As EY Global System of Quality Management (SQM) Operational Leader, Cristina is responsible for maintaining and evolving the SQM established across various service lines, functions and geographies. She supports the business and leadership in managing the SQM of the global EY organization.  

Cristina joined the organization in 2020 and led the implementation of ISQM 1 for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). She is a member of EY Global Assurance Executive Committee and EY Global Risk Management Executive Committee.

Previously, Cristina held senior positions with the audit regulator in France and was instrumental in the international cooperation with other audit regulators across the globe.  

How Cristina is shaping the future with confidence

Cristina believes in a connected and collaborative approach that goes beyond Assurance, seamlessly integrating across all the service lines, functions and geographies. 

Drawing on her rich, diverse and international experience, Cristina is always committed to elevating quality to the next level, fostering trust and confidence that serve the greater public interest.

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