Peter Smithson

Peter Smithson is a Director at Crowe UK with extensive experience in various roles such as Head of Internal Audit and Director of Finance. Previously, they served as Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where they led IT audit and controls projects across multiple industries and developed audit methodologies. Peter's career includes a pivotal role at the UK National Audit Office, focusing on enhancing IT audit capabilities through data analytics. An alumnus of Manchester University with a BA in Economics, they are also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Their early career included significant positions at Pearson, where they directed internal audits and finance for regional newspaper groups.