John Kitchener

John Kitchener is a seasoned professional in audit and compliance with extensive experience in the banking and finance sectors. Currently serving as Chief Expert of Audit Operations at Nordea since October 2021, Kitchener previously held various roles including IT Compliance at Danske Commodities and Head of Audit for IT Change and Third Parties at Nordea. Prior positions include Senior Audit Manager at PwC, Vice President of IT Audit at Deutsche Bank, and Senior Audit Manager at HSBC, among others. Kitchener began a career in finance at ABN AMRO Bank, managing operational risk and compliance across Fixed Income Capital Markets. An educational background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham complements Kitchener's expertise in IT risk assurance and operational risk management.