Lina María Vélez Valero

Lina M. is a Strategic Finance Business Partner at BBC since February 2017, providing strategic financial advice and analysis for investment cases and restructuring processes. Previous roles at BBC include Private Secretary to the Chairman and Finance Business Partner for BBC News, where Lina managed financial operations for various divisions. Lina also contributed to the Next Generation Exec Committee, focusing on insights for younger audiences. Prior experience includes roles as a Finance Analyst and Management Accountant at BBC Studios and an Assistant Management Accountant at Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics. Academic qualifications include a Chartered Management Accountant designation from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance from Monash University.