Corporate Governance Committee membership
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.
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.
Hanif is founder of board governance consultancy, Board Alchemy. He is a member of the ICAEW’s Corporate Governance Committee and brings extensive experience of governance, risk and assurance to its 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.
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.
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.
Sophie oversees a team that supports board members through insights on key challenges, a programme of events and roundtables for non-executive directors, and guidance for those considering or transitioning into board roles. She also manages relationships with the UK investment community and is responsible for the Investor Insights Programme, bringing together investors and auditors to explore the evolution of corporate reporting, governance and assurance. Sophie began her career with KPMG in Montreal in 2007 and moved to the UK in 2012, specialising in audits of large listed companies.
Dr Hans-Christoph Hirt is also a Senior Advisor to the Financial Markets Group at the London School of Economics and holds advisory roles with Fidelio and Arkadiko. He serves as a Non-Executive Director and Trustee of the Hermes Group Pension Scheme and is a member of WHEB’s Investment Advisory Committee and the FCA’s Listing Authority Advisory Panel. Hans previously held senior leadership roles at global asset managers, including Managing Director for Sustainable Investing at UBS Asset Management and Managing Director and board member of EOS at Federated Hermes. He began his career in corporate law at Ashurst and held academic positions at LSE.
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.
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.
Lore Lippmann currently leads FP&A and Business Partnering at the University of Cambridge. Her earlier career includes deputy and acting CFO roles across NHS provider trusts and restructuring work on the Lehman Brothers administration. An FCA and JIEB-qualified senior finance leader, she completed the Stanford Graduate School of Business Emergent CFO Programme in 2025. She joins the Committee from the ICAEW Education and Training Board, and is also a Trustee of the ICAEW Foundation. She is a co-opted member of the UCAS Audit and Risk Committee. Outside work, she enjoys practising yoga, reading widely, and learning Japanese on Duolingo.
Ilaria worked as Director of Regulatory and Public Policy at EY and was 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.
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.
From 2014 to 2024, David was the Director of Corporate Governance and Stewardship at the Financial Reporting Council. He had responsibility for the UK Corporate Governance Code, UK Stewardship Code and the Wates Principles. Prior to that, David was a civil servant and the Department for Business, which included 10 years as Assistant Director in Company Law and Corporate Governance Directorate. In this role, he was responsible for UK director's pay regulations and European negotiations on the Shareholder Rights Directive.