Alex Gacheche
| Alex Gacheche | |
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| A professional studio headshot of a smiling Black man in a dark navy suit, red tie, and white pocket square, posing with his arms crossed against a grey backdrop.AG_Headshot.jpg Alex Gacheche in 2025. | |
| Born | April 10, 1977 Nyeri, Kenya |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Kenyan-American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | |
| 💼 Occupation | Technology Audit Executive |
| 📆 Years active | 1998–present |
| 👔 Employer | Meta Platforms (2021–present) |
| Known for | Auditing emerging technologies and championing AI-driven risk governance |
| Title | Global Head of Internal Audit – Information Security, Infrastructure & AI |
Alex Gacheche is a Kenyan-American technology executive who leads Meta Platforms’ global internal audits covering information security, infrastructure, and artificial-intelligence systems.[1]
Early life and education
Gacheche was born on 10 April 1977 in Nyeri, on the forested slopes of Mount Kenya. From an early age he was fascinated by electronics and problem-solving and was encouraged to excel academically.
He attended the Nairobi School, a national boarding institution noted for its rigorous curriculum and competitive extracurricular scene. While there, he balanced science-club projects with rugby and debate—experiences he later credited for shaping his collaborative leadership style.
After earning a business degree from the University of Nairobi, Gacheche moved to the United States to study accounting and information systems at the University of California, Los Angeles. Years later, while advancing his audit career at Freddie Mac, he completed an executive-education programme in Data Science and Strategic Extraction at Harvard University, blending advanced analytics with C-suite leadership training.
Career
Gacheche began his professional journey in 1998 at Arthur Andersen, working on technology-risk projects for multinational clients.
In 2002, he joined Bank of America as a risk manager for premier banking. Two years later he moved into advisory roles, first at Ernst & Young (EY) and then at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), leading teams that developed fraud-analytics playbooks and model-risk frameworks for Fortune 500 companies.
Recruited by Freddie Mac in 2010, his experience included building the enterprise's first data management audit function, being part of the team that rolled out the first risk management framework, and significant work around model risk management.[2]
Since 2021, he has served as Global Head of Internal Audit for Information Security, Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence at Meta Platforms, where he liaises with the board audit committee on AI-related risk.[3]
Thought leadership and speaking
Within the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Gacheche advises on artificial intelligence—crafting frameworks for auditing AI systems and championing ways to use AI to streamline process execution.
Industry press often describes him as an “internal optimist” who believes technology-enabled accountability can narrow economic, political and social gaps worldwide.[4]
Signature talk: Cleaning the Airways
The multimedia keynote Cleaning the Airways: How Radical Transparency Builds Trust in AI has been delivered on five continents. The talk focuses on demystifying artificial intelligence for professionals and the public, arguing that radical transparency is the key to building public trust and ensuring ethical governance of emerging technologies.
Speaking engagements
| Year | Event | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The XII International Seminar on Internal Audit | Medellín, Colombia | Keynote Speaker – AI: The Art of the Possible[5] |
| 2025 | Global Digital Audit Transformation & Fraud Analytics Conference | Dubai, UAE | Keynote Speaker – Cleaning the Airways |
| 2025 | IIA GAM Conference | Orlando, USA | Keynote Speaker – Risk governance in the age of Gen-AI |
| 2024 | NABA Insight 2024 | Las Vegas, USA | Keynote Speaker - AI won't take your job, but someone using AI might[6] |
| 2024 | CLAI Congress | Cartagena, Colombia | Keynote Speaker – Fraud analytics 4.0 |
| 2024 | Cleaning the Airways (CTA) | Nairobi, Kenya | Interviewee - Alex Gacheche: Life & Career Insights |
| 2023 | Black Enterprise BLACKXCEL (#BMXCEL) | Miami, USA | Panelist - Building A Rewarding Career in The Rapidly Evolving Tech Sector[7] |
| 2023 | Nairobi Tech Week | Nairobi, Kenya | Fireside chat – Data trust at scale |
Board service and philanthropy
Since 2023, Gacheche has served on the Global Board of Directors of the Institute of Internal Auditors, advising on emerging-technology governance.[8] He mentors Kenyan students through the nonprofit Youth in Technology, expanding access to STEM careers.
Personal life
Gacheche is married and has three children. He is a devoted father who prioritizes spending quality time with his family. A passionate advocate for youth development, he volunteers as a coach for his children's sports teams, including lacrosse and basketball, using it as an opportunity to mentor young people on the values of teamwork and perseverance. His personal philosophy is rooted in the belief that purpose is found in service to others.
Works
- Optimism Overload: Why I Believe Technology Will Still Save Us — Despite My Laptop Crashing (2025)
External links
- Alex Gacheche – LinkedIn
- [YOUR_YOUTUBE_CHANNEL_LINK_HERE “Cleaning the Airways” – YouTube interview series]
- “EQ Meets AI” – Institute of Internal Auditors podcast (2025)
References
- ↑ "MetricStream GRC Summit 2025 – Speaker: Alex Gacheche". MetricStream. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "Alex Gacheche – Professional profile". SignalHire. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "Featured Speakers - GRC Summit". MetricStream. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "All Things Internal Audit Tech – "EQ Meets AI"". The Institute of Internal Auditors. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "Conferencistas Invitados - XII Seminario Internacional de Auditoría Interna". Instituto de Auditores Internos de Colombia. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "NABA Insight 2024 Conference Highlights". National Association of Black Accountants. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "BLACKXCEL - Building A Rewarding Career in The Rapidly Evolving Tech Sector". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "IIA Global Board of Directors". The Institute of Internal Auditors. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
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