The Audit and Risk Committee is chaired by the lead Non-Executive Commissioner and consists of at least two non-executives plus an external independent member. The Board appoint the members.
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Independent Member, Audit and Risk Committee: Martin Pitt
Martin Pitt is a Chartered Accountant who worked as an audit partner for PricewaterhouseCoopers prior to his retirement. With over thirty years of experience providing assurance services to a range of clients, Martin specialised in the charity and public sector and was a leading expert in risk and governance.
Martin is currently Chair of the Northern Ireland Audit Office Advisory Board and chairs or sits on the Board of a range of charities providing financial expertise and advice. Martin brings a deep audit skill set to the role as independent audit committee member including experience of working with a range of regulators, being Chair of Audit Committees for a range of organisations, and formerly undertaking the role of independent audit committee member in Great Britain and Republic of Ireland ensuring the highest standards of service are maintained by the organisations in which he is involved.