Inside the Auditorium

In the final episode of Season 3 of Inside the Auditorium, I speak to Valeria Locatelli, Chief Internal Auditor at Pension Insurance Corporation, as she shares her career journey from external audit to the insurance sector. Valeria emphasises the significance of work-life balance, community engagement, and the role of neuroscience in leadership. She also highlights the necessity of soft skills and...

In this episode of Inside the Auditorium, I speak to Yasemin Dogu, chief auditor, UK & International at RSA, as she shares her journey navigating a high-impact internal audit career across the global insurance sector. With deep experience, and a sharp eye on innovation, Yasemin unpacks what it means to lead with integrity and adaptability in today’s evolving landscape.  This episode explo...

In this episode of Inside the Auditorium Podcast, Toby Whinnett, Managing Director, Financial Crime Internal Audit at Barclays, discusses his career in economic crime and internal audit, emphasising the importance of understanding financial crime, the role of internal audit in mitigating risks, and the evolving landscape of technology and regulations. With a deep understanding of the ever-changing...

In this episode of Inside the Auditorium Podcast, Stephen Licence, the Group Chief Internal Auditor at Legal and General Group, shares his extensive journey in the internal audit field, particularly within the insurance sector.  In this episode, we explore:   Auditing across the insurance spectrum: Stephen shares how skills are transferable across different insurance disciplines—fro...

In this episode of Inside the Auditorium Podcast, I chat to Zofia Bailey, Global Director of Internal Audit at EBRD. Zofia shares her journey from the legal field to internal audit and her passion for shaping the future of ESG auditing.  In this episode we explore:   Auditing ESG in a changing landscape: As ESG risk management frameworks continue to evolve, auditors play a pivotal r...

In this episode of Inside the Auditorium Podcast, I chat to Nick Curle, Chief Audit Executive at Natwest Group. He shares his journey into internal audit, emphasising the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and adaptability in the profession. He discusses the evolution of the banking industry post-financial crisis, the significance of understanding products and risks, and the challenges...

In this episode of Inside the Auditorium Podcast, I chat to Jamie Crossman-Smith, an Artificial Intelligence data and digital transformation leader. Jamie is also an Internal Audit expert and the founder of Block AI. Jamie discusses the intersection of AI and internal audit, exploring how data analytics has evolved and the implications of AI for the auditing profession  In this episode,...

In this episode of Inside the Auditorium Podcast, I sit down with Laura Needham, Group Chief Internal Auditor at Lloyds Bank, to explore what it takes to build a high-impact internal audit function. Laura shares how she balances a demanding career with family life, why Lloyds' apprenticeship scheme is thriving, and what truly defines what good looks like in audit leadership.  In this epi...

Discover, curiosity, courage and adaptive thinking with my next guest, Eilish Jamieson, former head of audit at Goldman Sachs, where she spent over a decade and a half leading teams across the breadth of the bank. Eilish now runs her own strategic advisory and leadership development practice, working with a range of clients, from financial institutions to scale-up businesses.   Eilish sh...

Inside the Auditorium podcast is back for a third season, shining a spotlight on big names and influencers within the internal audit industry, delving into their passion for the role and what makes their teams and organisations extraordinary places to work.   My first guest of the season is Paul Day, Group Head of Internal Audit at Standard Chartered Bank. Paul’s extensive experience in exter...

In episode ten of Inside the Auditorium, I speak to Sally Gaudion, Chief Internal Audit Officer at Nottingham Building Society, and we discuss her career journey, the importance of embracing change and taking on new opportunities and being a role model to others.     This episode explores:  The power of supportive employers: Sally emphasises the importance of having supportive emplo...

On the ninth episode of Inside the Auditorium, I speak to Janette Taylor, Head of Professional Practices - Internal Audit at Santander UK, and we discuss her journey from retail banking into internal audit roles, the purpose of professional practices in a bank and the skills required for the role, as well as advice for women within the profession.    This episode explores:    ...

Dive deep into the world of audit with an inspiring leader in our newest episode of Inside the Auditorium featuring Gabby Beaver, Chief Auditor for Quality Assurance at Citi.   This episode explores:   Continuous learning and evolution: Gabby emphasises the importance of embracing a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation, drawing from her own experience of starting her career in t...

In episode seven we discuss innovation and technology in internal audit with our next guest Alex Gibbons, Head of Internal Audit at HSBC Innovation Banking. We discuss being at the forefront of regulation and innovation and the role of internal audit in facilitating change and improvement within organisations.  This episode explores:  Market outlook for innovation: Alex shares valuable i...

In episode six of Inside the Auditorium, I welcome Emilia Antevska, Quality Assurance Lead at Northern Trust. We discuss Emilia’s personal experiences of being a woman in audit and navigating her career from Macedonia to the UK.    This episode explores:    Empowering leadership: Emilia highlights the importance of putting teams first and fostering a culture of growth and...

Prepare to be inspired by our upcoming episode of Inside the Auditorium Podcast featuring Brooke Yang, Head of Audit - Models, at Lloyd's Banking Group. Join us as Brooke shares invaluable insights into the world of internal audit, with a focus on empowering women and attracting diverse talent to the profession.   Breaking Barriers: Brooke Yang discusses why internal audit is a prime are...

We delve deep into the realm of audit in the fourth episode of ‘Inside the Auditorium’ with our next guest, Karen Connell, Chief Audit Officer for PaySafe. We discuss how internal audit offers opportunities for career growth and variety, the importance of bringing your full self to work, and transferable skills across internal audit functions. Karen also provides advice for women looking to build...

In the third episode of ‘Inside the Auditorium’ , I’m joined by Ruchi Saggar, Managing Director, Global Head of Audit, Commodities and Global Markets at Macquarie. We delve into the multifaceted nature of internal audit, the visibility of senior female leaders in the profession, as well as building awareness to attract talent and shape the future of auditing.    This episode explores: &n...

We’re focused on empowering diversity inside the world of internal audit in the second episode of ‘Inside the Auditorium’.     I’m joined by Sandy Balasubramanian, Audit Director within technology for Bank of New York Mellon. She discusses her move from India to the UK and cultural challenges, as well as her biggest achievements being a woman in technology audit in a senior position.&nbs...

Inside the Auditorium is back for a second season and shines a spotlight on women in audit. I have been honoured to speak to an exceptional lineup of women in the financial services audit industry.     My first guest is Sally Clark, a seasoned financial services audit professional. Sally is currently a non-executive director and leadership advisor at Pelham Street, Chair for a numbe...

Delve into the dynamic world of audit, explore the importance of transferable skills, and share insights into key risks for 2024 in the tenth episode of Inside the Auditorium with our guest, Keith Burns, Audit Director of IT Operations and Financial Crime for Santander.     This episode explores:    The acceleration of data analytics: Keith shares his view on the pace of change...

Listen to an insightful dive into the future of AI in internal audit in the ninth episode of Inside the Auditorium with our guest Shehryar Humayun, audit director for models, data and applied sciences at Lloyds Banking Group.  This episode explores:  Navigating the AI Landscape: Shehryar sheds light on the widespread adoption of AI, particularly Gen. AI and LLMs in organisations. He disc...

Explore climate change, data analytics and AI in internal audit in the eighth episode of Inside the Auditorium with our guest Imtiaz Hussain, Managing Director and Deputy Chief Auditor for BNY Mellon.    This episode explores:    Navigating environmental and climate risks: Financial services has a responsibility to the environment, and internal audit plays a big part in this. I...

Delve into the untapped potential and unique skill sets that internal auditors bring to the table in the seventh episode of Inside the Auditorium with our guest, Ivan Martinez, Chief Audit Executive for the Santander London branch.     This episode explores:  Unlocking hidden potential: Ivan shares his perspective on how individuals transitioning from non-audit backgrounds ofte...

Explore the secrets of success and opportunities in internal audit in the sixth episode of Inside the Auditorium with our guest, Scott Strachan, Head of Audit at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), as he discusses the role of internal audit in the investment management industry.   This episode explores:  The soft skills edge: Scott emphasises the importance of soft skills i...