Detroit MI – Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tammi Dukes is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional of The Year for her contributions to Executive Leadership in Audit, Risk Management, and Governance.
Tammi Dukes has established a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in executive leadership, management consulting, internal audit, and risk management. Recognized for her strategic vision and integrity-driven leadership, she has helped organizations transform governance, compliance, and audit functions into strategic assets that strengthen performance, improve stakeholder confidence, and support long-term growth.
As the founder of her own management and financial consulting practice, Ms. Dukes provides management consulting, audit, assessment, bookkeeping, and financial advisory services to organizations of all sizes. Her practice specializes in helping small businesses, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and corporate clients strengthen governance structures, improve operational performance, enhance internal controls, and manage enterprise risk while supporting sustainable growth.
Ms. Dukes earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration and Accountancy in 1992 before completing a Master of Business Administration from Bowling Green State University in 2023. Her commitment to lifelong learning has complemented a career built on technical excellence, strategic leadership, and continuous innovation.
Throughout her career, Ms. Dukes has led global audit teams and enterprise-wide audit initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia. She has held executive leadership positions, including Vice President of Internal Audit at Coupa Software and Adient, where she directed complex global audit strategies, implemented innovative risk management frameworks, strengthened compliance programs, and contributed to environmental, social, and governance strategy development and reporting. Her expertise includes internal audit, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, internal controls, SOX compliance, fraud mitigation, operational excellence, process improvement, business strategy, and ESG reporting.
In addition to her executive leadership experience, Ms. Dukes serves as Chair of the Board of Regents at Kentucky State University, where she contributes her governance expertise to support higher education and institutional advancement.
Her professional accomplishments have earned recognition as one of Influential Women for 2026, honoring her outstanding leadership and contributions to business, governance, and organizational excellence.
Looking ahead, Ms. Dukes plans to continue expanding her financial consulting practice while pursuing executive leadership opportunities where she can help organizations strengthen governance, elevate risk management practices, and deliver measurable value for stakeholders. She remains committed to partnering with organizations that seek to build resilient, high-performing operations capable of navigating today’s evolving business environment.
Guided by a philosophy rooted in integrity, accountability, and strategic leadership, Ms. Dukes believes that strong governance and effective risk management create the foundation for organizational success. Through her work, she continues to help organizations transform complex challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and lasting impact.
About Author
