Freniel Mikko Austria brings over a decade of experience in assurance and advisory services, having worked at one of the largest conglomerates in the country, as well as at two of the Big Four accounting firms globally. His expertise covers risk management, management science, and business analysis across diverse industries, including financial services, real estate, transportation, construction, and power.
He is currently the Chief Audit Executive of Citicore Group, a leading pure renewable energy developer and operator in the country with two publicly listed companies. As a Certified Analytics Professional and a Certified Public Accountant, he combines domain expertise with strategic insight to drive organizational performance.
Freniel holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Saint Mary’s University and studied a Master of Science in Computational Finance at De La Salle University. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, expected to be completed in 2026.
He has engaged in various projects, including scientific and academic initiatives with The Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. He is also the Content Editor of Novice Magazine, a nationally circulated platform for young creatives.