Experience

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  Cheshire police

  Apr 2002 - Mar 2006

  Detective

  Management and actual investigator role responsible for compiling and leading successful judicial prosecutions. Responsibility for collating evidence and information by both overt and covert means, ensuring at all times the integrity of the investigations. Involvement in financial investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act and the seizure and confiscation of assets. Management of resources to ensure investigations are carried out comprehensively and in accordance with relevant policy and UK legislation. Provide guidance regarding investigation security and ongoing cognisance of operational risk from internal and external factors. As a suspect and witness trained interviewer, conducting evidential interviews with witnesses and persons suspected of being involved in offences under investigation utilising the nationally recognised PEACE model to determine the full facts. Show less

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  Soca (formerly the national crime squad and now national crime agency)

  Apr 2006 - Nov 2012

  Senior investigator & intelligence manager

  Management of complex national and international investigations involving serious and organised crime including the seizure and confiscation of financial assets. Responsibility for developing and maintaining collaborative working practices between internal and external partner agencies including Law Enforcement agencies and other public and private bodies. Management of up to fifty staff at varying grades involved in conducting these investigations including ensuring adherence to the law, policy, procedure and the principles of the organisation. Responsible for making key strategic and tactical decisions regarding the investigations but also involved in leading change programmes. Responsible for authorising covert activity which is necessary and proportionate to what it seeks to achieve in line with ECHR. Prudent management of financial budgets and consideration of cost effective options available to make best use of resources. Show less

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  Save the children

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2014

  Global head of fraud management

  Head of Fraud Management at Save the Children International, covering 120 countries and 14,000 employees.Providing procedures, advice and direction to staff at all levels across the world to develop competencies in effective fraud management.Delivering of the long-term strategic objectives of the organisation.Driving the continual development of the fraud management strategy and framework, covering financial and non-financial areas of the organisation within the UK and overseas.Leading and enabling the embedding of an effective fraud management culture within the organisation.Owning, developing and implementing the Fraud and Dishonesty policy and operating procedures.Providing expert advice and knowledge on all aspects of investigation, prevention and detection as well as all governing legislation.Effectively communicating, negotiating and influencing with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Show less

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  Pwc uk

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2016

  Senior manager - investigations

  Senior Manager within the PwC Forensic Services Team responsible for planning, leading and delivering both national and international investigations for a wide variety of clients.Advising organisations on the prevention and detection of fraud and corruption (including anti-bribery, counter-terrorism and anti-money laundering).Assisting clients to think more proactively about their fraud risks, through the facilitation of workshops, training and subsequent risk assessments.Helping clients to manage the risks associated with fraud and integrity issues including the design, implementation, and evaluation of related compliance policies and procedures. Using expertise in forensic interviewing, data analysis and cutting edge forensic technology to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations.Designing and implementing ‘best in class’ internal investigation functions for national and international organisations. Show less

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  Amazon

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2018

  European head of investigations & risk

  A senior manager of the company that leads the effort in cooperation with our Field Security Teams and Loss Prevention to develop our investigative strategy, policy and procedures for our Fulfillment Operation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Transportation network and Last mile operations. Responsible for the strategy, development and implementation of all phases of the EU investigative function serving as the most senior contributor and authority in investigative matters. Lead investigations into allegations of white collar and organised crime; develop processes for fraud detection; and, identify best practices, including the utilisation of security technology and the development of investigative techniques to detect and deter criminal activity. Plan, direct and organise activities of the investigative team. Provide leadership in the approach, deployment and conduct of investigative activities. Create processes and procedures to ensure accurate reporting of the complete investigative process, including the reporting of allegations, triage, case assignment, and the tracking of investigative actions. Show less

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2018 - now

  • Director of Investigations - Audit | Risk | Compliance

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Regional Leader - Financial Integrity Unit

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2019