Simon is an audit partner at Deloitte LLP. Simon’s background was initially in the retail financial services industry, but latterly Simon specialised in large, complex UK-based corporates, ie, FTSE listed or private equity/infrastructure fund backed. Simon has, on several occasions, spent time on ‘the other side of the fence’, eg, on secondment as CFO for Lloyds Bank (twice, once as CFO of their mortgage division and once as CFO of their retail distribution network) and as CFO for Hargreaves Lansdown plc.

Aleen is a Consultant at Eversheds Sutherland on Boards and Governance matters, having been a Corporate Partner there for 30 years. During her time as a partner, Aleen advised on all aspects of corporate law with a focus on corporate finance and M&A for both public and private companies. As a “trusted adviser” to a number of her clients Aleen was involved on a variety of governance and boardroom matters. Aleen is now pursuing a portfolio career and is Chair of Macfarlane Group plc, a listed company, and chairs Xitus Insurance, a re-insurance start up.

Hanif is founder of board governance consultancy, Board Alchemy. He brings extensive experience of governance, risk and assurance to the Corporate Governance Committee’s work. Hanif’s client work includes undertaking reviews of board and committee effectiveness and assessing the performance of internal audit and risk teams. Hanif is a non-executive director on several boards and committees and is a member of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee for the Department for Business and Trade. He is a co-founder of the Risk Coalition.

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David holds a number of non-executive board positions and is currently Chair of Royal Bank of Canada (Europe) Ltd., Chair of Archax Ltd., and Chair of the Board of Governors for the Yehudi Menuhin School. He is a non-executive Director of Brewin Dolphin, Montis Digital, the University of Manchester, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and an advisor to RGP Consulting. David was previously a non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for CIBC World Markets plc, Chair of Redwood Bank, and the lead Independent Non-executive Director for Fullerton Health pte in Singapore.

Andy is an Executive Director at UK Government Investments which manages the government’s financial interests in over 20 state-owned businesses. Andy has responsibility for the Corporate Governance activities and governance model applied by UK Government Investments. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of The Royal Mint Limited and is an FCA. Prior to joining UKGI Andy was an M&A Director at Deloitte, specialising in advising on non-standard and accelerated M&A transactions, many of which involved advising companies, investors and lenders on maximising value in constrained, challenging or time-critical situations.

Yasmine is an experienced senior advisor and research consultant, recognised for her strategic insight and technical expertise across corporate reporting, governance, audit, and sustainability. She advises regulators, professional bodies, leading universities, and global firms on high-impact initiatives, technical policy, and change programs—most notably contributing to the Audit and Corporate Governance Reform agenda, Future of the Profession programmes, and global boardroom thought leadership. A Visiting Research Fellow at Alliance Manchester Business School, Yasmine plays an active role in bridging academic insight with real-world practice.

Fiona is an experienced Independent Director, Chair, Audit Chair and Committee member operating at the public/private/3rd sector interface. Fiona has a focus on innovation and transformation, particularly in the healthcare sector where she chairs the Health Innovation Network, Health Innovation Wessex and the National Cancer Research Network, and is a NED for Building Digital UK. She also has a passion for public services and is a member of HM Treasury’s Major Projects Review Group and carries out many reviews of major programmes for the Cabinet Office and Departments of State.

Evgenios is the Chairman of Invest Cyprus, the National Investment Promotion Authority of Cyprus and holds other non-executive directorships. He was the Chairman & CEO of PwC Cyprus and a member of the PwC EMEA Leadership Team. Originally an auditor, with experience in the banking and financial services industry. A graduate of Imperial College London and a Fellow Chartered Accountant. He recently earned an MA in International Affairs (Strategic Studies) from King’s College London and the INSEAD Certificate of Corporate Governance having completed the International Directors Programme.

Tanya is a Partner in the Board Practice at Norman Broadbent plc. Prior to joining Norman Broadbent, Tanya was the NED Recruitment Lead at Women on Boards UK where she worked with SMEs, large privates, AIM and FTSE 350 companies to source diverse NED candidates from the network’s membership. Tanya comes from a legal and corporate governance background: she qualified as a corporate solicitor at a magic circle law firm, before spending nearly two decades providing training and consultancy services around corporate law, good governance, board effectiveness, stakeholder voice and equity capital markets.

Tracy is a Senior Director leading the Deloitte UK Centre for Corporate Governance. Building on close relationships across the UK governance eco-system, she regularly presents to clients on the latest governance and corporate reporting developments at the Deloitte Academy in London plus one-to-one with client boards and audit committees. She also participates in the Deloitte Global Boardroom Programme working across jurisdictions and contributing to publications on various governance topics and boardroom research pieces. In addition, Tracy is the executive officer for the UK Audit Committee Chairs’ Independent Forum.

Joanne is a Chartered Director with a wealth of experience in the alternative energy and clean tech sectors and is a positive changemaker in both fighting against global warming and supporting the restoration of degraded ecosystems. Joanne is involved in a Non-Executive capacity with several not-for-profit organisations and is Chair at a Sports National Governing Body, underpinned by her other professional Fellowships gained with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Chartered Management Institute.

Dr. Shah Nawaz (Shaz) is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of global experience, including partner-level oversight of listed entities. He has led the implementation of corporate governance codes across sectors, ensuring robust board frameworks, enhanced disclosures, and risk oversight. A strong advocate for gender equality and diversity, Shaz has driven ESG integration, carbon emission reporting, and responsible leadership practices. His strategic advisory supports compliance, sustainability, and ethical governance. Recognized for modernizing governance structures and aligning them with international standards, Shaz continues to guide businesses in embedding accountability, transparency, and long-term value creation.

Ilaria is Director of Regulatory and Public Policy at EY UK, responsible for the management of the firm’s engagement with its regulators, government departments and professional bodies and oversight of public consultations’ responses and thought leadership on key reforms, with particular focus on company law, audit and corporate governance. Ilaria joined EY in 2019 following a long career in the public sector, across UK Government departments and within EU institutions. Expert EU negotiator, Ilaria has been a member of the OECD Corporate Governance Committee, of the EU Company Law Experts Group and of the Wates Principles Coalition Group.

John is Group Company Secretary at Royal London, where he is responsible for the organisation’s internal corporate governance and company secretarial function. In this role, John works collaboratively with members of the board and their stakeholders, to promote the efficacy of board and committee governance arrangements at Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life insurance, pensions and investment company. Prior to Royal London, John worked in similar corporate governance roles at other globally significant organisations such as BP, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock and Unilever.

Sallie is an experienced executive director and communications professional with deep expertise in corporate disclosure and stakeholder engagement in the UK, Europe and ASEAN region. She combines strategic and practical experience with a solid understanding of financial and non-financial reporting, corporate governance, ESG and sustainability and excellent strategic and analytical skills. She is currently a senior advisor to The Investor Forum, focused on improving the dialogue between Boards and investors. She is also on the FRC’s Advisory Panel and Stakeholder Insight Group and Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) Communications Group Member.

Nisha Sanghani is a Partner and Head of Ashurst Risk Advisory Middle East, bringing nearly two decades of consultancy and in-house experience. A globally recognised expert in governance and risk, she advises boards and executive teams on enterprise risk, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Before joining Ashurst as a founding partner of its UK Risk Advisory business, Nisha co-founded and led Rosediem Consulting, gaining national recognition for her leadership and governance expertise. Her career also includes senior roles on the Executive Committee of an investment bank and the Board of a FTSE 250 wealth manager - both during pivotal periods of strategic transformation.

Mark has 30 years corporate governance, risk and internal audit experience, from advising boards on implementing the Cadbury Code in the early 90s, establishing and transforming internal audit functions and implementing and strengthening corporate governance and internal control systems. This has included 6 years as Vodafone's Group Audit Director and operating as interim Chief Risk Officer for NHS Digital. Mark is currently Head of Group Audit at Direct Line Group. Mark is also Chairman of the UK Sepsis Trust.

Janet Williamson is a Senior Policy Officer at the TUC and leads the TUC’s work on corporate governance and capital markets. Janet is a member of the Wates Private Sector Coalition Group; the Financial Reporting Council’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee; the Cambridge University Centre for Business Research Advisory Board; and the Workforce Disclosure Initiative Advisory Group. Janet is also the founder and Chair of Trade Union Share Owners, a group of trade union investors who collaborate on voting at company AGMs and on investor engagement strategies.

Dr. Roger Barker is Director of Policy and Governance at the Institute of Directors, and a member of the Management Board. He is also Honorary Associate at the Centre for Ethics and Law at University College London.

Anthony is a partner in Mazars LLP and both a chartered director and a chartered accountant. Anthony focuses on board effectiveness issues and he is a member of the Executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance. Anthony is a member of the FRC's Financial Reporting Lab steering Group and was project director for the Turnbull Report.

Tim is the chairman of KPMG’s UK Audit Committee Institute. Tim joined KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice in 1993 where he took responsibility for corporate governance matters and KPMG’s non-executive programme. His role includes advising on private sector corporate governance and responding to major UK corporate governance developments.

Igor is a Professor of Corporate Governance and Strategy at King’s Business School. Key research programmes include analysis of resource and strategy roles of corporate governance; digital transformation and “open-source corporate governance”; and a knowledge-based view on governance development in entrepreneurial firms and IPOs. He has published more than 150 refereed articles in the fields of corporate governance and strategy in leading academic journals. Igor has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of International Business, and a Fellow of the British Academy of Management and is currently a Senior Editor of Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Business and Management.

Marc Goergen holds a chair in finance at IE Business School, Madrid. Previous appointments include the Universities of Cardiff, Manchester, Reading and Sheffield as well as UMIST. He is also a Research Member of the European Corporate Governance Institute (www.ecgi.global). Marc has extensively published on corporate governance, corporate finance and comparative capitalism. His research has appeared in the Journal of Finance, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Financial Intermediation, and Journal of Law, Economics and Organization. Marc has also written a successful textbook on corporate governance, which has been translated into Greek and Mandarin and which is now in its second version.

Susannah is Senior Corporate Governance Adviser at the Chartered Institute for Personnel & Development, a committee member of the European Association for People Management and a trustee of the CBI Retirement Fund. Previous roles include: independent adviser, non-profit board member at PWN Global, Secretary General of EuropeanIssuers (EU quoted companies), adviser to the Financial Reporting Council, to Fidelity International, and solicitor at Clifford Chance.

Andrew is a lawyer at EY and has broad experience and interest in corporate governance: working with policymakers, regulators and investors; advising boards; training directors; participating CBI and QCA fora among others; as a trustee, company secretary and risk committee chair of a national UK charity. He previously acted as a litigator dealing with the aftermath of corporate failure.

Bob is currently Treasurer of the Education Development Trust. In the past he has also served as Treasurer for Oxfam International and Prostate Cancer UK. His most recent executive role was as Finance Director of Oxfam GB. Prior to that he was a partner in the Assurance practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he gained extensive international experience and latterly led the firm's Charities Group. Bob has also served for several years on the ICAEW's Charities Technical Sub-Committee and on the FRC’s Committee for Accounting by Public Entities.

Neil has been an ICAEW member for nearly 30 years having qualified with Price Waterhouse in Manchester in 1990. He has over 10 years' experience as a CFO for listed companies in the media sector. He is currently COO at Huntsworth, the PR and Marketing Services Group which he joined in 2016 as CFO. Prior to this Neil was CFO of ITE Group plc which specialises in organising trade exhibitions and conferences in emerging markets with significant operations in Russia and the former Commonwealth of Independent States. Before this he was Group Finance Director of Tarsus Group plc, another international trade exhibition organiser. Neil is also a Non-Executive Director of Tremor International which is listed on the Alternative Investment Market. He is Senior Independent Director and chairs the Remuneration Committee.

Michelle Meagher is a Senior Policy Fellow at the University College London Centre for Law, Economics and Society and co-founder of the Balanced Economy Project, an anti-monopoly think tank. Michelle is a UK- and US-qualified lawyer, specialising in competition law and corporate governance. She is the author of Competition is Killing Us: How Big Business is Harming Our Society and Planet - and What To Do About It (Penguin Business, September 2020)

Sean is the Founder and Chair of Boardroom Dialogue which focuses on Board Effectiveness Reviews, Executive Coaching and Boardroom Training. He is a Chartered Accountant by training and was previously a senior Partner at PwC focusing on people and change issues. He has board experience as an executive and Non Executive Director and is a recognised expert on governance issues. Sean is a member of the Editorial Board of Governance magazine (an internationally recognised corporate governance magazine); a member of The Kilfinan Group (mentoring charity CEOs); and a faculty member of The Financial Times Director Club (providing training programmes for board members).

Sandy Pepper is an Emeritus Professor of Management Practice at the London School of Economics, where he worked full time from September 2008 to September 2022. Prior to that he had a long career at PriceWaterhouseCoopers where he held various senior management roles, including as Global Leader of PwC's Human Resource Services practice from 2002-2006. Prof Pepper originally trained as a chartered accountant and spent his career in practice working in audit, tax and human resource services. His academic interests include executive pay (in which he has internationally recognised expertise), strategic human resource management, corporate governance, and business ethics.

Will joined Hermes in 2015 and in addition to overseeing and leading the engagement programme for the Hermes SDG Engagement Fund provides ESG analysis for and engagement with stocks in the firm’s Small & Mid Cap strategies. He chairs the Corporate Governance Expert Group of the Quoted Companies Alliance and is a member of the corporate governance committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Prior to joining Hermes Will led the corporate governance and stewardship work of the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (formerly the NAPF). Will holds the Investment Management Certificate, an MSc in Public Policy and Management from Birkbeck College at the University of London and a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science from the University of West of England.

Matteo Tonello is managing director at The Conference Board. In his role, Tonello advises members of The Conference Board on issues of corporate governance, risk management, corporate sustainability and citizenship. He currently serves on the Deutsche Telekom’s Advisory Panel on Corporate Compliance Culture. He is the author of several publications, including Corporate Governance Handbook: Legal Standards and Board Practices and annual benchmarking reports on director compensation and board practices, CEO succession practices, proxy voting, and corporate sustainability practices. Tonello was named by the National Association of Corporate Directors to the Directorship 100, a list of the most influential experts in corporate governance in the United States.

William is a senior audit partner Deloitte's London audit practice. He is an experienced partner with 28 years experience and has served a large number of listed audit and advisory clients in range of industries. William leads Deloitte's UK Centre for Corporate Governance and is responsible for Deloitte's point of view and publications on UK governance developments and is a member of the firms public policy team.