ICAEW announces leadership changes

ICAEW has announced changes to its leadership team.

Iain Wright has been appointed Chief Policy and Communications Officer. In this role, he will oversee ICAEW’s influence, advocacy and public affairs work, ensuring a coordinated approach to the Institute’s global policy and communications activities.

Pamela Harding will take up the role of Chief People Officer, having joined ICAEW on an interim basis last July. Pamela will lead the transformation of the Institute’s organisational design and structure, strengthen its HR function

Both Harding and Wright will report directly to CEO Alan Vallance.

Meanwhile, the Institute has also announced the departure of two senior leaders, Robert Hodgkinson, Senior Strategic Advisor.

Alan Vallance, ICAEW Chief Executive, said “I would like to congratulate both Iain and Pamela on their appointments. I look forward to working closely with them as we realign our internal operations for long-term success, and more boldly use our voice to ensure chartered accountants remain at the forefront of relevant debates.

“I would also like to express my thanks to both Robert and Bill for their service to ICAEW over three decades. Their contributions have had a lasting impact on the Institute and I wish them the very best for the future.”