Linda Costello

Linda Costello has a comprehensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Linda is currently the Director of Internal Audit at Rolls-Royce SMR since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Internal Audit at the Government Internal Audit Agency from 2016 to 2022, where they led a team and provided internal audit services for the Department for Work & Pensions. Linda also worked as an Associate Director at KPMG UK from 2015 to 2016, providing advisory support for major capital projects in various sectors. Linda has professional experience at the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation as an Internal Audit Professional from 2011 to 2014. Before this, Linda held the role of Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Abu Dhabi from 2008 to 2011, where they led an assurance team for various sectors. Their earlier experiences include working at KPMG for 10 years, managing public sector clients and specializing in forensic services. Linda started their career as a Police Officer at the Northumbria Police Force from 1993 to 1998.

Linda Costello attended King's College London from 1990 to 1992, where they pursued a degree in Law/politics with a focus on criminology. Prior to that, they attended St Wilfrid's School in Blackburn, Lancashire from 1983 to 1988, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned. Additionally, Linda obtained the International Diploma in Compliance from the International Compliance Association in 2013 and became a Chartered Accountant through the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting in 2002.