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    Ben Castell

    Global Client Service Partner and UK&I CFO Agenda Leader, Ernst & Young LLP
    Passionate about client service and technology. Proud to be rethinking finance and positioning the CFO as the value creator of the future.
    London, GBR

    Julia Lewis

    Partner, UK&I Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP
    Transformation leader. Experienced finance professional. Inspiring business coach. Mother of four children.
    Manchester, GBR

    Amy Underwood

    EY UK&I Tax and Finance Operate Leader
    Supporting organisations to transform their tax and finance functions. Complex problem solver. People and relationship focused. Enjoys yoga, skiing and fitness.
    London, GBR

    Blair Robinson

    Partner, Business Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP and Digital Finance Leader
    Helps businesses transform their finance function and navigate disruption. Enjoys solving complex problems. Loves spending time with his wife, son and two dogs.
     

    Dan Feather

    EY UK Financial Accounting Advisory Services Partner
    Leads on helping companies improve internal controls over financial reporting, fix accounting and financial reporting issues and build trust and confidence with stakeholders.
    London, GBR

    Alison Cox

    Partner, UK&I Tax and Finance Operate, Ernst & Young LLP
    Transformation and technology leader who focuses on optimising tax functions via operating model and technology improvements. Enjoys living in London, travelling the world and skiing.
    London, GBR

    Neil MacLean

    EY UK&I Finance Consulting Leader; EY Global Business Services Leader
    Over two decades of experience of delivering major finance, GBS and technology-enabled transformation programs. A qualified accountant (FCCA).
    Edinburgh, GBR

    James McElhone

    Partner, UK&I Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP
    Tech-enabled finance transformation leader. Life Sciences and Consumer Products professional. Helping businesses in the east of England grow. Family-man and avid runner.
    Cambridge, GBR

    Myles Corson

    EY Global and Americas Strategy and Markets Leader, Financial Accounting Advisory Services
    Supporter of finance leaders and functions of today and tomorrow. Global citizen. Podcast host. Curious mind. Father of two energetic boys.
    New York, USA

    Dave Helmer

    EY Global Tax and Finance Operate Leader
    Helping companies reimagine the tax and finance function.Speaker. Passionate runner. Husband and father of seven.
    Washington, DC, USA

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    Featured: How to navigate the growth agenda of UK financial services regulation

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