Innovators, an interview series: Gert-Jan Gerrits, partner, IT audit & advisory at Forvis Mazars

Innovators, an interview series, celebrates the boldest thinkers, disruptors and trailblazers shaping the future. We explore the journeys, challenges, and vision of the leaders redefining how we create and consume laws, standards, and guidance. These are the individuals and technologies driving progress.In this interview, Gert-Jan Gerrits, partner at Forvis Mazars’ IT audit & advisory practice, shares his journey from financial and IT audit at EY to leading innovation at Forvis Mazars, where he has played a key role in transforming audit methodology. Gert-Jan discusses the rapid growth of the firm’s IT audit team, the ongoing development of MAPLE – its award-winning audit methodology platform – and reliable, value-driven use of AI.