Ruben Nigel Vargas

Chief Internal Auditor

Nigel serves as Chief Internal Auditor, leading the Governance Business Unit, which encompasses Internal Audit, the Integrated Management System, Internal Controls and Compliance, and the Project Management Oversight Office. In this role, he provides independent and objective assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls, helping to ensure the Group operates with integrity, accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in support of its strategic objectives.

Before joining the Bowen & Bowen Group, Nigel spent 17 years in the telecommunications industry, where he held progressively senior leadership roles in accounting and finance, billing and credit control, and internal audit. He has also served on the Boards of Directors of the National Sports Council of Belize from 2020 to 2023 and BELUSA Ltd. from 2023 to 2025.

Nigel holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Florida and a Master of Science in Financial Accounting from Regis University. He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a globally recognised professional designation awarded by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Outside of work, Nigel enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.