Diane Beecham

Diane Beecham has diverse work experience in the finance sector, primarily in the education and waste management industries. From 2012 to 2017, they worked for Ark Schools, an education charity, in various finance roles, including Regional Finance Director for London and Finance Manager. Prior to that, they worked as a Committee Member - Treasurer for the New Zealand Graduates Association (UK) and as a Contract Accountant for various non-profit organizations. Diane also served as a Governor for St Marylebone CE School. Starting their career in 1996, Beecham worked at Veolia Environmental Services UK as a Regional Financial Controller - London Municipal, where they drove the development of regional reporting and accounting processes, contributing to the company's growth from a £35m to £130m annual turnover.

Diane Beecham obtained a BCA degree in Accountancy/Economics from Victoria University of Wellington between 1984 and 1987.