André Auger, CGA, CFE

Costs Officer / Chief Executive Officer

André first joined Welch in 1979 after graduating from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He obtained his CGA designation in 1988 and his CFE designation in 1993. André left Welch in 1984 to venture out into industry until joining the Federal Public Service in 1990. André moved up the ranks in government and was promoted to Chief Audit Executive at Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) in 2005. He was promoted to Chief Executive Officer at Audit Services Canada in 2006. André came back to his roots and re-joined the Welch family in January 2012.

During his 21 year career in the Public Service, André provided audit and assurance services to numerous government departments and agencies. His main areas of expertise include cost auditing, forensic auditing and recipient auditing.