Internal Audit Conference 2024 | Breakout speakers
Steve Evenden - Chief Internal Auditor, Nationwide
Steve is an audit leader with 23 years' internal audit experience, specialising in retail financial services. During his career he has built and led internal audit teams covering retail banking, corporate banking, insurance and asset management. He spent 12 years in the internal audit function at Barclays in various roles supporting the retail and business banking businesses. In 2013 he joined AXA and spent 4 years as the Chief Audit Executive for AXA UK & Ireland followed by 3 years as the Chief Internal Auditor for the Lloyds insurer MS Amlin. Steve joined Nationwide as Audit Director, Strategy, Product and Distribution in November 2019. In April 2020 in the midst of the COVID pandemic Steve was appointed as the Interim Chief Internal Auditor at Nationwide and was appointed permanently to the role in October 2020. The Nationwide internal audit team won the Audit & Risk award for contribution to Diversity and Inclusion in June 2022 and their data insights team were highly commended in 2023.
Ravinder Purewal – Group Head of Internal Audit at IntegraFin Holdings Plc
Ravinder Purewal has over 15 years’ experience in assurance within the asset/ wealth management and insurance sector. He is currently the Group Head of Internal Audit at IntegraFin Holdings Plc (owner of the Transact investment platform) where he successfully led the team to achieve the Outstanding Team in the Financial Services sector at the 2024 Audit & Risk Awards. He has a passion for championing internal audit as a critical business partner that can drive positive change, create value and deliver quality insight. Prior to his current position, he has internal audit experience at Legal & General, Chubb, QBE and RSA. Ravinder is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors.
Ann Brook BSc. (Hons.) CFCIIA, CIA, QIAL, PGCert (Res), FHEA, CBTS - Head of Technical Content and Research, Chartered IIA
Ann has been working in the internal audit and related professions for over 25 years and became a Head of Internal Audit in a large Building Society in 2009. Since then, she worked in Risk Management and various governance roles, and held multiple appointments as Board, Council and Audit Committee member across a range of sectors and industries.
Ann moved into Higher Education in 2013 with the aim to giving more back to the internal audit profession. She was course leader for the only Internal Audit focused degree in the UK and helped develop both the level 4 and level 7 Apprenticeships with the trailblazer group of employees. She subsequently implemented and delivered the level 7 apprenticeship which she grew over 5 years by 700% with great success.
Ann has been an active volunteer of the Chartered IIA since 2007 and is now Head of Technical Content and Research. She aims to bring her practical and higher education experiences to drive practical support for the internal audit profession.
Sarah Belsham - Data and Analytics Innovation Programme, RSM
Sarah has over 25 years of experience in delivering technology and digital transformation programmes. Sarah is responsible for RSM’s data, analytics and insights consulting services as well as leading the firm’s Data and Analytics Innovation Programme. She understands the challenges faced by organisations trying to drive value from their data assets, including implementing effective AI tools, and develops data strategies that align to business and digital strategies.
Patience Ogunbona - Executive Business and Leadership Coach
Patience Ogunbona is a renowned Executive Business and Leadership Coach who has special expertise in working with Introverted Women. She is a Podcast Host, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Inspirational Keynote Speaker celebrated for her transformative approach to coaching and leadership training.
Twice honored in the Maxwell Leadership Stage Time Speaking competition, her powerful stage presence has captivated audiences worldwide. As a Finalist in the 2018 Home Business of the Year and Businesswoman of the Year Awards, Kent Women in Leadership and Management and recognized as a LinkedIn Top Leadership Voice and a Top 30 Introverted Gamechanger for 2024, Patience leverages over 18+ years of corporate expertise as a Chartered Internal Auditor.
Through her company, ATI-Coaching, Consulting & Training Ltd, she offers top-tier services focused on inclusive practices, staff retention, and strategic reward systems.
Her motto: “Impossible is an opinion, feel free to disagree and carve your path to success.”
Erin McDonnell - Customer Success Manager, Diligent
Erin McDonnell has been with Diligent for nearly four years, excelling in roles such as Support, Implementation, and Customer Success. Her broad experience grants her a thorough understanding of the company’s operations. Erin is committed to ensuring customer satisfaction, fostering long-term relationships, and promoting the adoption of the products she manages.
Andy Baker - Chief Internal Auditor, Canada Life UK
Andy joined Canada Life in June 2023 as the Chief Internal Auditor for Canada Life UK. Prior to joining Canada Life Andy had held a number of leadership roles with financial services providers, most recently as Head of Internal Audit at Bank of Ireland UK and Group Audit Director for BGL Group (owner of comparethemarket).
A qualified accountant (ACCA) with over 20 years’ experience, Andy has been involved in a number of high profile and challenging strategic change and regulatory programs. Andy is passionate about developing people and holds a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School.
Laura Kemp - Chair of CIAN
Laura was appointed as Chair of CIAN in October 2022. They have also been the Communications Lead since they joined the Committee in 2020.
They are a Senior Auditor in the Client Delivery Team at SWAP Audit, a not-for-profit organisation, serving charities, local government and the emergency services. Prior to joining SWAP Audit, Laura spent three years as an Internal Auditor at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. They have completed the Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship and is currently undertaking the Level 7 Internal Audit Professional Apprenticeship and Internal Audit Management and Consultancy MSc at Birmingham City University.
Peter Elam - Group Head of Risk Management and Business Assurance, Anglo American
Peter Elam, CIA, QIAL, CRMA is Group Head of Risk and Assurance at Anglo American plc, a position he assumed on joining the company on 1 June 2019. He is responsible for enterprise risk management, internal audit, ethical business conduct, investigations and insurance globally.
Peter was previously Head of Internal Audit at Novartis, based in Basel, Switzerland, from 2010.
Peter began his career with Shell, where he spent 15 years in positions of increasing responsibility in various countries, latterly as Shell’s CFO in China.
Peter graduated from Oxford University and also studied at McGill University in Montreal and Eötvös Lóránd University in Budapest. He is a member of the International Internal Audit Standards Board, Council member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (UK and Ireland) and a Fellow of the UK Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Dr Iain McGregor - Director of Innovation and Development, GIAA
Iain is the Director of Innovation and Development at the UK Government Internal Audit Agency. He leads the strategy on Innovation including the application of data analytics to internal audit and counter fraud and investigation activities. He previously worked at the Knowledge Transfer Network, Tata Steel, Lotus Engineering, ABB Rail Vehicles and Alcan International. He studied aeronautical engineering at Glasgow University and obtained a PhD in advanced materials working with Westland Helicopters.
Mark Rollings – Senior Internal Audit Manager at IntegraFin Holdings Plc
Mark Rollings is currently a Senior Internal Audit Manager at Integrafin Holdings Plc, with 14 years’ experience in financial services. Since 2010, Mark has dedicated himself to advocating for the internal audit profession by challenging and guiding business stakeholders to enhance governance, risk management and internal control. Mark’s passion lies in driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence within the internal audit profession. Prior to working at Integrafin Holdings Plc, Mark started his career at PwC, before working in the internal audit functions at both Travelers and MS Amlin.
Shakie Kawuyu - Consulting Director, RSM
Shakie is a Consulting Director at RSM with over 20 years of experience in advanced analytics and data-led business transformation. As a seasoned AI engineer, Shakie specialises in leveraging innovative data analytics and AI tools to solve complex business problems, driving innovation and efficiency across various industries.
Rania Bejjani - Audit, Risk & Governance Executive Consultant and Board Advisor
Accomplished, Chief Audit & Risk Officer and GRC Advisor with over 20 years of cross-sector experience leading, advising and influencing at Board level, in listed and PE-backed businesses up to the scale of £10Bn. She has a proven track record in defining and executing strategy and spearheading change. She successfully built, transformed and modernised Internal Audit & Risk Management in complex global companies, including under the intense scrutiny of regulators.
Rania’s experience spans the 5 continents and includes advising large clients such as Arriva plc, leading Audit & Risk at VEON, FirstGroup, Colt Technology services, and leading client engagements at Deloitte Enterprise Services. She holds a Bachelor in Economics and a Master of Commerce in Strategic Management, is a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) and a Certified Internal Audit (CIA). Rania is fluent in French and Arabic, as well as English and has an exceptional inter-cultural awareness.
Anja Jamie Carter - Founder, The Game Changing Company
Anja Jamie (AJ) Carter is the founder of the Game Changing Company. Leveraging her unique insights from both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, she works with busy professionals eager to unlock the next level in their careers but who often feel invisible in their industries. AJ is changing this narrative through her transformative approach to personal branding.
Her belief is simple yet profound: everyone has a personal brand, but few know how to harness its power. Personal branding isn’t about flashy gimmicks or empty self-promotion. It’s about authenticity, consistency, and clarity. It’s about telling your story in a way that resonates, builds trust, and opens doors.
She firmly believes that when you own your personal brand, you unlock incredible opportunities for both professional advancement and personal growth.
Tom Anderson - Senior Technology Sales Support Specialist, Wolters Kluwer
In his current role as Senior Technology Sales Support Specialist at Wolters Kluwer TeamMate, Tom Anderson is collaborating with various assurance functions to enhance their processes and efficiencies by leveraging technology. Prior to this, Tom served as a valuable member of the TeamMate Professional Services team, aiding customers in the onboarding of TeamMate and refining their internal procedures. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, Tom has successfully implemented software solutions in numerous projects.
John Lloyd, CIA, CISA, CISM, CGEIT - Director of Internal Audit, IT
John’s career in IT audit has spanned over 30 years. He has extensive experirence in IT audit for a variety of organisations including the NHS local government, American Express, Marks and Spencer and BT. John joined McKinsey & Co seven years ago and currently leads their IT Internal Audit team.
John enjoys coaching to get the most out of his talented technical experts making his team widely respected and sought after in the Firm.
Richard F. Chambers, CIA, QIAL, CGAP, CCSA, CRMA - Senior Advisor, Risk and Audit and Former President & CEO of The IIA
Richard Chambers is the CEO of Richard F. Chambers & Associates, a global advisory firm for internal audit professionals, and also serves as Senior Advisor, Risk and Audit at AuditBoard. Previously, he served for over a decade as the President and CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), where he led the organization to record global membership and countless milestones. Prior to The IIA, Chambers was national practice leader in Internal Audit Advisory Services at PwC and vice president of The IIA's Learning Center.
Liz Sandwith CFIIA
Liz Sandwith was a member of the IIA Standards Board for the last 6 years, and because of her involvement in the IPPF Evolution project, the IIA asked her to stay on, for an additional year, as a Special Adviser to the Standards Board. Liz is an Internal Audit and Risk Adviser sharing and supporting internal audit functions and CAEs based on her 34+ years in the internal audit profession. Liz is a Chair of Governors and Chair of an Audit and Risk Committee for a multi-academy trust.
Miles Hitchcock
Miles has spent the last eight years in a variety of positions across Audit and GRC companies helping internal audit teams optimise their processes and maximize value to their stakeholders.
Peter Neville-Lewis - Director, The Risk Coalition Research Company; Author
Peter is a director of The Risk Coalition Research Company and joint author of Raising the Bar—principles-based guidance for board risk committees and functions. He is also the founder of Principled Consulting, specialists in culture, conduct and diversity issues. He is a Certified Member of the Institute of Risk Management. Peter is a highly experienced adviser to boards and senior management with over 35 years’ experience at the MD level.
Richard Willshire (BSc, CMIIA, ACMA) – Managing Director, Canterfield Risk Management Limited
Managing Director at Canterfield Risk Management Ltd, Richard is a highly successful and experienced Senior Business Leader, with over 12 years of experience within UK FCA-regulated insurance intermediary firms.
Richard embeds a deep knowledge of all areas of Governance, Independent Assurance and Control Frameworks with extensive commercial, accounting and financial management.
Rachael Gardner - Partner, Independent Audit
Rachael Gardner is a Partner with Independent Audit. She is a Chartered Accountant who began her career in External Audit at Ernst & Young before moving to Virgin Media where she held senior roles including Head of Assurance. She then spent 5 years as Head of Audit for Centrica plc, including their insurance business where she was appointed SMF5 – Head of Internal Audit. As a regular executive attendee at Audit and Risk Committee meetings, along with her ongoing engagement with Audit and Risk Chairs, she understands the importance of balancing the expectations of all stakeholders. She is passionate about finding practical solutions to help all parties align effectively.
Tim Harvey, CFE - Director, Fraud Training Ltd
Tim Harvey, CFE, is a seasoned fraud expert with over four decades of experience in law enforcement and fraud investigation. As the Director of Fraud Training Ltd, he leverages his extensive background to provide top-tier fraud training and consultancy services.
Current Roles
- Director, Fraud Training Ltd
- Global Chapter Liaison, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- President, ACFE UK Chapter
Tim's unique blend of hands-on investigative experience and strategic management skills makes him a formidable force in the fight against fraud. His company, Fraud Training Ltd, is dedicated to equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to combat financial crime effectively.