The future belongs to those who harness the power of AI to drive innovation and create value.

John McLain

EY Americas Technology Risk AI Leader and EY Americas Assurance AI Deputy Leader

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John is the EY Americas Assurance Technology Risk AI Leader and EY Americas Assurance AI Deputy Leader.

John helps clients assess the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies on financial and integrated audits. He is developing AI assessment tools and frameworks to promote the responsible use of advanced technologies in finance transformation.

With a strategic focus on enterprise risk, John utilizes his extensive knowledge of IT internal controls and experience in protecting critical IT systems to help clients establish trust and confidence in the use of AI across their organization.

As an EY US Government & Public Sector (GPS) Global Client Service Partner, John previously served as the Department of Defense Subsector Leader, Business Consulting Leader and GPS Service Delivery Center Leader.

John is a graduate of the Clemson University School of Business and Behavioral Sciences. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified Defense Financial Manager.

How John is building a better working world

“Digital transformation, driven by advanced technologies, presents both challenges and risks, as well as the promise of significant opportunity. I am inspired daily by the chance to help clients identify and manage these risks while enabling them to realize the efficiency and growth benefits that come with the responsible use of AI.”

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