Claire Ashby

Claire Ashby has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Claire is currently serving as the Director at Ashby Associates Limited since August 2010. In addition, they hold the position of Trustee and Honorary Treasurer for the World Land Trust starting from March 2022.

Claire has also worked for prominent organizations such as the National Theatre, where they served as the Head of Internal Audit starting from September 2016. Prior to that, they served as the Head of Assurance at Southbank Centre from January 2008, where they provided strategic audit planning, conducted audits, and facilitated the risk management process.

Claire has served as an Independent Member of the Audit and Performance Committee at Arts Council England from March 2016 to December 2021. Earlier in their career, Claire worked as a Senior Audit Manager at Aviva plc from July 2007 to January 2008.

Their extensive experience also includes their tenure as the Head of Operational Audit at BBC from July 2003 to August 2006. In this role, they led a team of auditors, conducted various audits, and provided assurance regarding the BBC's operational, financial, and compliance risks.

Claire Ashby has a diverse education history. Claire attended Highclare School from 1980 to 1993, but it is unclear whether they obtained a degree or focused on a specific field of study during this time. In 1993, they enrolled at the University of Reading, where they completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Geography, which they obtained in 1996. Later on, Claire pursued further education at Sheffield Hallam University from 2008 to 2012, where they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Environmental Management. Additionally, they received professional qualifications from ICAEW, becoming a Chartered Accountant - FCA, a process that took their from 1996 to 2013. During the same period, they also obtained the Chartered Internal Auditor and Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditor, which they completed between 2010 and 2013.