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There are 21.7k* members in the UK working across the Corporate Sector, this equates to 24% of the entire UK membership
* figure as of Jan 2023
Who are we?
Our sector panels are voluntary and consist of official panel members, co-opted members, observers and ACCA council representatives who come together to provide insight, advice and support to advance ACCA’s strategy in the UK.
ACCA sectors and communities manager
Amanda Thurlow - Corporate sector
If you are looking for advice or guidance, or are new to the sector then you can contact Amanda directly via email or LinkedIn
Panel chair and vice chair
Panel members
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Lesley Smith FCCA Northeast representative - Transportation -
Andy Cristin FCCA - Consultancy Southeast representative -
Roberto Merlo FCCA - Leisure, hospitality and tourism Southeast representative -
Gita Vekariya FCCA - IT and communications London representative -
James Best FCCA - Consultancy London representative -
Maria Houldershaw ACCA - Energy and utilities Midlands representative -
Stuart Foster FCCA - Leisure, hospitality and tourism Isle of Man representative -
Verity Almond ACCA - Manufacturing Isle of Man representative -
Catherine Paterson FCCA - Energy and utilities Scotland representative -
Nelum Zafar FCCA - Leisure, hospitality and tourism Scotland representative -
Mike Fowler FCCA - Retail / Leisure, hospitality and tourism Wales representative -
Jai Tsim FCCA - Manufacturing Wales representative -
Emma Gripton FCCA - Consultancy Eastern representative -
Vacant Eastern representative -
Annette Boulter FCCA - Engineering Southwest representative -
Sharon Osztrovszky ACCA - Transportation Southwest representative -
Irene Hamilton FCCA - Leisure, hospitality and tourism Northwest representative -
Cecile Parker FCCA - Energy and utilities Northwest representative -
Andrew Philippou FCCA - Retail/ Manufacturing/ E-commerce Channel Islands representative -
Vacant Channel Islands representative
Co-opted panel members
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Chengai Ruredzo FCCA - Energy and utilities Co-opted Southeast representative -
Lorraine Grant FCCA - Drainage Co-opted Southeast representative -
Samuel Aglago FCCA - Manufacturing Co-opted Midlands representative -
Deviesh Raikundalia FCCA - Restructuring Advisory Co-opted Midlands representative -
Ajay Agrawal FCCA - Practitioner Co-opted London representative -
Mark McCardle FCCA - IT & communications Co-opted London representative -
Jess Harcourt ACCA - Leisure, hospitality and tourism Co-opted Northwest representative
How can you get involved?
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic members to join our sector-specific community panels and get more actively involved. Could you use your voice to make a real difference?
It’s important to note, that all positions are on an appointment basis.
