Mr. Tesch is responsible for a comprehensive program of internal audit for the Bank and its subsidiaries, covering all operations and activities including information systems. He has over 32 years experience in banking, including senior executive positions in internal auditing in the US and Middle East and 10 years as an adjunct professor in accounting at Pepperdine University's MBA program. He has a Master's degree in Business Administration and his designations include Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Computing Professional, Certified Financial Systems Auditor and Certified Business Manager.