United Kingdom
As an Executive Director at TIAA Limited, a subsidiary of Adsure Services plc, I lead the development and strategic direction of our Advisory practice. I also lead our Commercial directorate, comprising of sector leads for each of our chosen areas, ensuring that our portfolios are meeting our strategic and business objectives. I lead teams of expert advisors across the following core areas: - Digital Advisory: cyber risk support, network and data security, programme management and data protection matters. - Fraud Risk Advisory: fraud and bribery risk management, AML, compliance and risk assessments. - Planet Protection: ESG support, reporting audits, training and compliance matters. - Disputes & Investigations: supporting whistleblowing, grievances, employee disputes and independent assurance reviews. - Regulatory & Compliance: supporting boards and executives with compliance matters across a broad range of business streams. I have operated within the advisory industry for over 20 years, working in senior leadership positions, advising boards and executives in mitigating risk, business change and improvement. I am a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist, and ACAS trained investigator with 22+ years of experience in conducting deep dive reviews, audit and controls testing and design, fraud risk management, investigations support across multiple frameworks and regulatory regimes, and regulatory compliance across various sectors and jurisdictions, both within the UK and globally. I regularly develop thought leadership pieces and contribute to industry opinions on related matters, inclusive of delivering podcasts, online webinars, training sessions for leaders and operational staff and deliver speaking opportunities at events. Please contact me should you wish to connect or require advice and support. I am open for exploring offers and opportunities for collaboration or developing your business.
Responsible for revenue growth strategy, sector leads and advisory functions.
As a member of the Leadership Team at TIAA, my responsibilities include strategic leadership and development of our Risk & Advisory service offerings, which comprises of: - Digital Assurance and Cyber Risks - Digital Forensics Unit - Intelligence & Co-ordination Centre - Data Analytics - IT Audit services - Economic Crime, Fraud Prevention & Investigations - Security Management and Consultancy - Data Protection Assurance - Governance, Risk and Compliance - wider Advisory and Assurance Services. I am a risk management specialist, with vast experience in conducting fraud & bribery risk management, investigations support and regulatory compliance. I have experience of working across corporate, public and wider not for profit sectors, on UK based and multi-jurisdictional assignments. My clients engage me for my ability to offer pragmatic, proportionate and sensible support and solutions, with absolute professionalism and discretion. I and my team are available for assignments at short notice, where my approach is to develop long term, lasting relationships in delivering an ethical and transparent service which you can rely upon when required. Please contact me for details of how I can assist your business in taking control of your issues, so you can focus on delivery of your day job. TIAA are a smaller in size, but offer a personal touch in providing senior lead support, more than just a promise of such, as is often the case with the much larger professional services and accountancy firms.
Executive Committee member supporting the direction and services provided by the Housing Internal Audit Forum (HIAF) for the benefit of audit and assurance professionals who operate within the social housing sector
I led our Fraud Risk Services investigations team, part of our Risk Assurance service line and latterly the Forensic business. I led a national team of specialists, providing professional and discreet investigative services to a wide range of clients across many sectors, both within the UK and overseas. I worked with many clients, to enable them to establish the facts when faced with an issue.
I served as Chair of the Institute of Counter Fraud Specialists, having been an Executive member since May 2010, having previously served as Vice Chair. The ICFS exists to actin the best interests of members in driving up standards within the counter fraud and corruption industry via thought leadership, training and working alongside a number of stakeholders across the network. The ICFS has representation from a number of sectors, both within the UK and overseas. Members comprise of those who are accredited Counter Fraud Specialists, through to those who are practicing specialists either qualified or equivalent work based experience or working towards qualification.
I was nominated as Vice Chair of the Execuutive Committee for the ICFS in May 2011, having been an Executive Committee member since May 2010. - Intention is to represent the Counter Fraud industry, by raising professionalism, providing support and assistance to counter fraud practicioners. - Thought leadership in driving standards of counter fraud work to achieve excellence.