Ava Cooper-Davis
Chief Security Officer, Deloitte Global and Deloitte US
Ava Cooper-Davis recently achieved worldwide ISO 22301 certification for Deloitte in an effort involving 132 countries representing 716 locations. ISO 22301 certification is an international standard for business continuity management, designed to help organizations prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from unexpected incidents.
Achieving certification required a tremendous amount of dedication, collaboration and hard work from every member of Deloitte’s Resilience team. They worked extensively with member firms across the globe to ensure the team met all the stringent requirements of the ISO certification.
This certification underscores Deloitte’s dedication to quality and excellence, enhancing the firm’s resilience in the marketplace and distinguishing it in the industry. Deloitte is now better equipped to offer its clients world-class services and products, setting a new standard of excellence for the organization.
“In leading an enterprisewide security program to address emerging threats, I’m fortunate to have such an amazing team by my side dedicated to keeping our people safe around the world as well as the support from my leadership,” Cooper-Davis said.
Why Watch
In 2024, Cooper-Davis’ team is prioritizing the analysis and response to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Asia Pacific region and Eastern Europe. These regions grapple with complex issues that could impact individuals, Deloitte’s operations, and community safety. Additionally, the team is addressing the risks from more frequent large-scale natural disasters, which pose significant threats to Deloitte’s operations and the communities it serves.
Deloitte’s safety and security program is committed to protecting its more than 400,000 professionals worldwide. The firm takes this responsibility seriously and focuses on developing robust risk management strategies to effectively address geopolitical issues and natural disasters.
“Ava shows exceptional leadership in a constantly changing security landscape, where she faces many unique challenges to protect the security of our people,” said Janet Lewell, Deloitte US chief financial officer. “She possesses deep knowledge in enterprisewide security strategies, travel security, crisis planning and business continuity management and directs a team of skilled professionals who are prepared to respond to any crises that may arise.”
Fun fact: Cooper-Davis is a huge football fan and an avid supporter of Manchester United.