Ian Mathews

Experience

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  Aon (Alexander and Alexander (UK) Ltd)

  Aug 1994 - Jul 1997

  Senior Consultant

  A client-facing role with an international insurance broker, delivering chargeable consultancy projects to blue-chip corporate clients on enterprise risk management and operational risk management topics.Example assignments included implementing a business continuity management framework for a public sector investment organisation, a security review for an international distribution business, undertaking a health and safety review for an international manufacturing business, and conducting business impact analyses for a chemical manufacturer. Show less

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  BBC

  Jul 1997 - Mar 1999

  Senior Risk Management Adviser

  A corporate role supporting the organisation and management of senior BBC risk management forums, including the Risk Management committee, the Health and Safety Committee and the Broadcasting Continuity committee. The position required extensive networking with multiple stakeholders to organise agendas, the delivery of pre-read materials and the review of committee minutes.The role was responsible for undertaking investigations into risk management questions raised at committee, requiring the organisation of project teams to deliver reports within given timeframes. Examples included the BBC’s first ‘Cost of Risk’ survey, and directorate wide reviews of health and safety management effectiveness and broadcasting continuity preparedness. Show less

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  Electrocomponents Plc

  Mar 1999 - Sept 2014

  Group Risk Manager

  Responsible to the Group Company Secretary for the global enterprise risk management arrangements. The role facilitated risk reviews with the Group Executive Committee, the Group Board and the Audit Committee. Achievements included:- Implementing the Group’s risk management assurance and reporting framework including scheduled reviews with the Group Executive Committee, company management teams, the Group Board and the Audit Committee.- Introduced Group-wide health and safety management standards for all Group office and warehousing locations, including health and safety performance reporting using a standard range of metrics and measures to provide insight and challenge. - Managed the Group’s trade control compliance arrangements including implementing a global trade management software package to improve export licensing efficiency, accelerate customer order fulfilment and provide real-time compliance auditing. - Responsible for the Group’s Quality Management systems including ISO certifications Quality Management, (ISO9001), Environmental Management (ISO14001) and Health and Safety (OHSAS18001) in multiple national jurisdictions. - Introduced a global environmental data-reporting solution to support compliance and performance reporting across a range of environmental impacts including CO2 emissions, mileage travelled, packaging consumption, waste and hazardous waste produced. - Provided risk management support and assurance reporting for major projects, including new business acquisition construction, extension and refurbishment of new and existing warehouse capacity, and major IT projects. Show less

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  St Andrew's Healthcare

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2020

  Head of Risk

  Led the Charity's risk management organisation and supporting processes addressing strategic, operational and clinical quality risks. Achievements included: - The design and delivery of the Charity's risk management framework and protocols, incorporating timetabled risk reviews with the Executive Leadership Team, the Board of Governors and the Audit and Risk Committee.- Implemented the business continuity management and emergency planning, resilience and response organisation, plans and testing to address Charity and NHSE requirements. - Managed the insurance programme including the successful completion of a competitive broker and programme review to provide best value in terms of cover and costs.- Introduced a new risk management information system to support operational and material risk registers, supporting enhanced analysis and reporting capabilities.- Led the Charity's Health and Safety team in the development and delivery of the Health and Safety Strategy and annual plans. Show less

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  Doctor Care Anywhere Group

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  Chief Risk Officer

  Responsible for establishing the business risk management framework and organisation addressing clinical, financial, information governance and reputational risks. Achievements included:- Developing the governance framework by implementing the 'Three Lines of Defence' model.- Established the Risk Management Committee and risk register and risk review arrangements. - Reorganised risk, clinical and information governance roles to form a distinct 'Second Line' function.- Project managed the requirements planning and selection of a risk management information system. Show less