CNM LLP Expands SOX Practice Senior Leadership With Appointment of Direct Admit Partner Zulema Garcia
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CNM LLP, a leading technical advisory firm, announced today that Zulema Garcia has joined the firm as Direct Admit Partner. Zulema will oversee CNM's Business Process (BP) and Information Technology (IT) SOX service lines, leading both practice areas under the firm's consolidated SOX practice.
Zulema brings nearly 30 years of professional experience in compliance, accounting, audit, and operations. Prior to joining CNM, Zulema served five years in senior executive roles at Herbalife, where she oversaw Internal Audit and Indirect Spend globally. She previously spent 24 years at KPMG LLP, serving in their Assurance and Professional Practice groups and as an Audit Partner where she worked with multinational companies across different sectors. She also serves on the boards of Skechers, Cyclum Renewables and Mount St. Mary's University. With a proven track record as a leader, people developer, and mentor, Zulema brings a strategic mindset and a natural ability to build lasting relationships, aligning perfectly with the firm's core values and the needs of its growing SOX practice.
"We are thrilled to welcome Zulema to CNM," says Sanjay Sheth, Managing Partner, CNM LLP. "Her appointment is an important milestone for the firm as we continue to grow our SOX practice and expand our senior leadership team. Zulema brings a strong passion for people and client relationships, a proven track record of leading through growth and transformation, and a commitment to empowering others. Her leadership will bring valuable depth and capacity as we drive the firm's continued success."
CNM currently has five offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, New York City, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and a global workforce of over 200 professionals. The firm is best known for its areas of service in accounting & transaction, internal audit, SOX compliance, business transformation, data & analytics, process automation, and cybersecurity & privacy. CNM serves businesses ranging from start-ups and mid-market companies to multi-national Fortune 500 companies. For over 20 years, CNM has remained strongly committed to excellence and fostering a people-centric culture, which has led to several awards, including by Fortune as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company since 2018.
"I'm excited to return to my roots in professional services and begin a new chapter in my career with such a talented team," says Zulema. "I admire the firm's intense focus on its people and spirit of honest communication, collaboration and dedication to clients, which are critical to driving sustainable success in this industry. The firm's SOX practice is impressive, and I look forward to working with this team and bringing my experience and strengths to this role to make a meaningful impact on our people, our clients, and towards the firm's overall goals."
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