Institute Appoints Former Diplomat As Policy Director
20 Aug 2012
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has appointed
David Lyscom, a former UK Ambassador to the OECD, as its new Policy
Director.
Lyscom had a long career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
culminating in positions as the UK Ambassador to the OECD and IEA
(International Energy Agency), both key international policy making
bodies, and UK Ambassador to Slovakia. He recently left the
Independent Schools Council, which represents the interests of over
1200 independent schools in the UK and abroad, after three years as
its chief executive.
Dr Ian Peters, Chief Executive of the IIA, says: "We are delighted
to welcome David to the Institute. His background in government and
his time as the UK representative at influential policy bodies have
provided him with a wealth of experience and expertise in policy
and influence, and a detailed knowledge of the workings of
Whitehall. David will be a tremendous asset to our organisation and
our members."
David Lyscom says: "It is increasingly clear that the effective
use of internal audit can play a vital role in the governance of
private and public sector organisations. My role will be to lead
the Institute's interaction with key policymakers, regulators and
the profession to ensure that the potential of internal audit is
fully realised."
The IIA's new appointment comes at an important time. With
businesses still struggling in the aftermath of the financial
crisis, and given growing regulatory pressures in many sectors, the
need for strong corporate governance, robust internal controls, and
effective risk management is greater than ever before.
Internal auditors help organisations to manage all the major risks
facing them, including, but not limited to, financial risks. They
play a crucial role in protecting shareholder and taxpayer value by
supporting the organisation's board and management in identifying
and addressing risk management and governance issues before they
become a problem.
David Lyscom will report to Dr Ian Peters, the Institute's Chief
Executive, and will be a part of his Executive Management
Team.
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