Biography
Alan was appointed as Chief Executive in April 2024 at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Prior to this, Alan was Chief Executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Based in the City of London, he was responsible for running the leading chartered professional body for insurance and financial planning professionals, with 125,000 members in 150 countries. Alan is an experienced leader of professional bodies and was previously Chief Executive of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 2016 – 2022 and Group Chief Operating Officer at the Law Society from 2012 – 2015.
Alan qualified as a chartered accountant with Ernst & Whinney (now EY) in their London office. He is a Fellow of three Institutes - the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors – and an Honorary Fellow of the Korean Institute of Architects.
Alan obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of York in the UK.
Alan is married and lives in Hertfordshire. When time permits, he enjoys playing guitar and has recently stepped out of his comfort zone by learning to dance the Argentine tango.
Declaration of Interests
Membership of formal bodies or groups, including other professional bodies
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Honorary Fellow of the Korean Institute of Architects
- Elected as a member of CIPFA
- Elected as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants
Membership of ICAEW Council, ICAEW Boards and other ICAEW Committees
NonePartnerships, Directorships or beneficial interests in companies
None
Professional or social relationships with individuals who have business relationships or who compete with ICAEW
None
Any other matters you feel should be identified
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