Peter has over eight years of experience in finance and accounting. At Ernst & Young (EY), he managed a range of audits (including FTSE and EURO Stoxx 50-listed), contributing to EY's AI research and leading technology transformation projects. Peter was awarded twice by EY UK, for his "Significant contributions to innovation initiatives" and "Exceptional technical proficiency and quality commitment".

Sharon is a well-known speaker and consultant within the accountancy profession. Sharon is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Tax Advisor and speaks on all technical topics pertinent to accountants in practice, with a particular interest in business taxation. Sharon joined 20:20 Innovation as Technical Director in January 2022 and enjoys working with members to help them achieve success in their practices.

Catherine's role includes helping and supporting the teams with auditing and accounting matters and also training. Catherine joined the IFAC Small and Medium Practices Advisory Group in January 2025. She trained with EY and has significant experience of auditing a broad range of corporate and not for profits clients. She is also and is a member of the ICAEW Technical and Practical Auditing Committee.

With 20+ years of experience in innovation and finance, Hannah Keartland, FCA, has an exceptional blend of skills. She's been at the forefront of sustainability, working with charities and for-purpose businesses. She is the founder of B Corp™ consultancy Keartland & Co which works with professional services businesses that want to have a meaningful impact on the world through their business and the services they provide. Hannah is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, actively contributing to their Sustainability Committee. She's also completed prestigious postgraduate courses in sustainability, leadership, and finance, including a certificate in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge.

Hugh is a Director in the National Technical team at RSM, with primary responsibility for leading the London office technical team, audit policy and procedures and engagement quality reviews. He is Chair of ICAEW’s Technical and Practical Audit Committee, a member of ICAEW’s Non-financial Reporting Assurance Committee in addition to chairing or being a member of a number of other Audit and Assurance Faculty working groups.

Julia is extensively involved with the ICAEW as a volunteer and is past President, and a member of the Council. Julia's experience includes working in top 10 and smaller firms of accountants in technical and training roles and for listed companies providing information and training services to accountants. She has experience in specifying software requirements as a subject matter expert and writing content for audit, accounting and anti-money laundering software.

Alex leads ICAEW’s Audit and Assurance Faculty, which produces policy papers and thought leadership on issues affecting the profession, and practical guidance for members and the wider profession, including technical releases, guides, webinars and other events. Sustainability assurance occupies an ever-increasing proportion of his time, including recently, managing consultation responses on ISSA 5000 (international and UK versions) and on a UK sustainability assurance regime.

Simone started her career in audit and management accountancy, qualifying in a mid-tier firm, before moving to a larger firm post qualification. She soon discovered her passion for training accountancy and has enjoyed sharing her knowledge over the years with people within industry, practice and students studying for their ACCA and CIMA qualifications.

Toy is a practising coaching psychologist with 15+ years experience and a legal background from the City of London. She is a conference speaker on developing the inner complexity and flexibility leaders need, for Embracing Difference, in modern workplaces. Toy is an executive and team coach, trustee, and published author of The Driving Dynamic, Board Performance and Role. She supports senior level and emerging leaders dealing with complex work challenges to achieve their objectives while being authentic.

Building on a successful corporate career in international HR, Jane is an accredited Master Executive Coach with more than 20 years of coaching experience. Taking a brain-based approach, she applies insights from neuroscience to encourage lasting change amongst clients who find themselves in increasingly complex environments. Having lived in Spain for 30 years, Jane is deeply sensitive to multicultural environments. She coaches in Spanish and English.

Lindsey joined the ICAEW's Tax Faculty team in 2019, initially as its technical editor before progressing into a tax policy role. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2000, Lindsey decided to specialise in tax and spent over 12 years working in Grant Thornton's National Tax team.