The policy and public affairs team is responsible for promoting ICAEW's reputation, corporate goals and strategy.
The team communicates with policy makers at national and regional level to promote and advance ICAEW’s work. We draw on the experience of our members and our technical expertise to develop policy in the public interest, which benefits the economy and protects the integrity of the accountancy profession.
In the light of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit there will be two Budgets in 2020 and further significant announcements related to the UK’s fiscal policy. Here we have collated ICAEW’s recommendations to the Chancellor and our experts' reactions to announcements.
Michael Izza, ICAEW Chief Executive, travelled to Davos, Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum. The main themes this year were stakeholder capitalism, digital economy and climate change.
During the General Election 2019, ICAEW ran a national campaign to focus on the big challenges of sustainability, technology and the public finances.
On Tuesday 16 October, ICAEW discussed the role of professional education in enabling investment, business growth and prosperity in the UK and South East Asia at a breakfast meeting in the House of Commons, London.
On 13 September, ICAEW organised a roundtable focused on social mobility. Attendees included Oxford East MP and Shadow Treasury Minister, Anneliese Dodds, and accountancy firms PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte and Grant Thornton - who kindly hosted the event at their Oxford office.
In September, ICAEW hosted a roundtable with Loughborough MP and Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP.
In its last manifesto, the Labour Party pledged to bring the water, rail and energy sectors back into public ownership, while at the same time introducing a Fiscal Credibility Rule. But is it possible to do both and ensure the sound economic future of the UK? ICAEW has joined forces with the Fabian Society to explore the tough spending choices that would face a Corbyn government.
Graham Dale
Head of Public Affairs
As Head of Public Affairs, Graham manages ICAEW relationships with key stakeholders, including MPs, ministers and government officials. Before joining ICAEW in 2011, he worked in Her Majesty's Treasury, the Business Department and the Department for Work and Pensions.
As Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Joel manages ICAEW's team of policy and public affairs executives and shapes ICAEW's work with key stakeholders. Before joining ICAEW in 2011, Joel worked for the Association of British Insurers and in the House of Commons.
Amy Whitehead
Senior Policy and Public Affairs Executive
Amy's role as Senior Policy and Public Affairs Executive is to deliver on ICAEW's policy priorities on industrial strategy, small business, and social mobility. Before joining ICAEW, Amy worked for an MP in the House of Commons.
Daniel Ellis
Senior policy and Public Affairs Executive
Daniel’s role as a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Executive is to deliver ICAEW’s priorities on tax, audit, anti-money laundering and legal services. Prior to joining ICAEW, Daniel advised multiple MPs and served as a director of a social housing organisation.
Zack Davies
Policy and Public Affairs Executive
Zack’s role as Policy and Public Affairs Executive is to support ICAEW’s policy priorities on Brexit, Public Sector Finance, Devolution and International Affairs. Before joining ICAEW, Zack worked for UK Finance as an intern in their Public Affairs team and as a press officer for a think-tank.
Rayhana Neyazi
Policy and Public Affairs Assistant
Rayhana’s role as Policy and Public Affairs Assistant is to assist the public affairs team in the development of politically relevant public policy content and supporting the dissemination of ICAEW thought leadership to key stakeholders. Before joining ICAEW, Rayhana worked as an intern at the House of Commons.