Louise Vaughan

Louise Vaughan has over 25 years of work experience in various risk management roles. Louise is currently the Chief Risk Officer at Perenna Bank, a position they have held since June 2022. Prior to their role at Perenna, they served as the Head of Enterprise Risk at the same company from March 2021 to December 2022.

Before joining Perenna, Louise was the Managing Partner at MPower Partners LLP, starting in December 2009. Louise also worked as the Enterprise Risk Director (Interim) at Pension Protection Fund from June 2020 to March 2021.

Earlier in their career, Louise held positions at Just Retirement, where they served as the Head of Risk from September 2012 to February 2015, and as a Risk Development (Solvency 2) Consultancy from August 2010 to June 2012. Prior to that, they worked at Unum as the Head of CS Accounting, Head of Customer Feedback, and Head of Risk from April 2004 to December 2009.

Louise began their career at KPMG in September 1999, where they worked in Risk Advisory Services until April 2004. Louise also gained experience as a Corporate Consultant at Hyder Plc from March 1998 to August 1999.

Louise holds a graduate accountant trainee position at Stephen Lucey & Company from September 1996 to March 1998.

With their extensive experience in risk management, Louise brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their role as Chief Risk Officer at Perenna Bank.

Louise Vaughan obtained their BSc (Hons) degree in Accountancy & Law from the University of Wales, Cardiff, which they attended from 1993 to 1996. Prior to that, they completed their secondary education at Bishop of Llandaff, Church in Wales High School from 1986 to 1993, although no additional degree or field of study is specified. In terms of certifications, they acquired the "SMF 4 - Chief Risk Officer" certification from the Financial Conduct Authority in November 2022. Additionally, they hold the designation of "Fellow Chartered Accountant" from the ACCA, although the specific time of obtaining this certification is not mentioned.