Des Chitewe

Des Chitewe is an experienced professional in internal controls and auditing, currently serving as the Head of Internal Controls at RWS Group since August 2023. Prior roles include Head of Internal Control at Connells Group from July 2020 to April 2023, where responsibilities encompassed developing financial control frameworks and collaborating with finance teams. Des has also worked as an Internal Audit Manager at Wellcome Trust, managing audits for the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and held managerial positions at Thomas Cook Group, Capital One, and Whitbread, among others. Education includes a BCompt in accounting from the University of South Africa and ACCA qualifications in accounting and auditing.