Elected as Chair of the Board in July 2020, following appointment as a Non-Executive Board Director/Trustee in September 2019. Strengthened governance and risk management practices, oversaw development of new strategy and recruitment of CEO/Principal. https://www.shootershill.ac.uk

Appointed to assist the organisation strengthen its corporate governance through the establishment of a “Three Lines of Defence” Risk Management and Governance model. Providing advice and assurance to the Board and Executive team of this established FinTech organisation as they applied to become a UK Bank - achieved in February 2021.

Appointed into the Insurance Internal Audit team to oversee delivery of a large internal audit co-source contract with an insurance management services company.

Reported to the Chair of the Audit Committee (and Group CEO). Created and then led the Group Internal Audit function of this PE owned organisation, who are a major player in the UK Insurance Distribution sector, formerly known as Towergate Insurance. Provided advice, challenge and assurance to the Executive and Board as they implemented major strategic change programmes across IT and Finance. Generated positive and lasting relationships with key stakeholders, including Executives and Board… Show more Reported to the Chair of the Audit Committee (and Group CEO). Created and then led the Group Internal Audit function of this PE owned organisation, who are a major player in the UK Insurance Distribution sector, formerly known as Towergate Insurance. Provided advice, challenge and assurance to the Executive and Board as they implemented major strategic change programmes across IT and Finance. Generated positive and lasting relationships with key stakeholders, including Executives and Board members, during a period of significant change following a change of shareholders/investors. An FCA Approved Person, regularly attended and presented at the Executive Committee, Group Audit and Risk Committees and Subsidiary Boards. Show less

Reporting to the Chair of the Audit Committee & Group CEO, headed up the Group Internal Audit function of this US listed Reinsurance/Insurance Group, conducting business from offices in the UK, mainland Europe and Asia. Responsibility covered all risks facing the Group including those managed overseas. Led a team of professional internal auditors, providing on the job coaching/mentoring and support through professional qualifications. An FCA Approved Person and regular attendee/presenter at… Show more Reporting to the Chair of the Audit Committee & Group CEO, headed up the Group Internal Audit function of this US listed Reinsurance/Insurance Group, conducting business from offices in the UK, mainland Europe and Asia. Responsibility covered all risks facing the Group including those managed overseas. Led a team of professional internal auditors, providing on the job coaching/mentoring and support through professional qualifications. An FCA Approved Person and regular attendee/presenter at the Group Audit and Risk Committees and Subsidiary Boards, including an independent Lloyd's syndicate board. Show less

IT relationship manager for a portfolio of external audit clients, including a top UK Banking client and major player in the UK Investment Management market; provided Information Technology (IT) audit services to these and other clients across the Insurance and Investment Management sector. Managed a portfolio of clients in UK and Europe developing and overseeing the delivery of risk management (including IT) and internal audit engagements, including acting as the de facto Head of Internal… Show more IT relationship manager for a portfolio of external audit clients, including a top UK Banking client and major player in the UK Investment Management market; provided Information Technology (IT) audit services to these and other clients across the Insurance and Investment Management sector. Managed a portfolio of clients in UK and Europe developing and overseeing the delivery of risk management (including IT) and internal audit engagements, including acting as the de facto Head of Internal Audit for two pension funds. Spent eighteen months on secondment in Portugal training local PwC staff in a new risk-based IT audit methodology then assisting them in delivering engagements using the new approach. Upon return from Portugal, build an internal audit practice across the London Market/Lloyd's of London insurance sector, building last relationships with Heads of Internal Audit and Chairs of Audit Committees, across the sector, developing propositions and then overseeing the delivery of these internal audit services before reporting back to the Audit Committee. Show less