Nikesh M.

Nikesh M. is an experienced audit professional with a strong background in financial risks and assurance. Since September 2017, Nikesh has served as Audit Director and Head of Audit - Financial Risks at Phoenix Group, leading a team responsible for the Group-wide Line 3 assurance strategy in financial reporting, actuarial modeling, and asset management. Prior to this role, Nikesh held positions at HSBC as Senior Audit Manager for Global RBWM Insurance and Pensions Audit, and at Wesleyan as Principal Auditor. Nikesh's experience also includes significant tenure at EY as Audit Manager specializing in external audits of Life and Pension Companies. Earlier in the career, Nikesh worked as an Internal Auditor at Novanta Inc. Nikesh holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance from Nottingham Trent University and is an ACCA qualified accountant. Key clients served include Phoenix Group, Aviva UK Life, Resolution Plc, and Pearl Group.