ICAS appoints new Regulation Board Chair
ICAS appoints John Sutherland as the new Chair of ICAS’ Regulation Board, who will play a fundamental role in supporting trust in the profession and upholding high regulatory standards.
Council appoints new Chair of ICAS’ Regulation Board
The ICAS Council confirmed the appointment of John Sutherland as the new Chair of ICAS’ Regulation Board.
With the regulatory environment for Chartered Accountants subject to increasing scrutiny and change, this is a key appointment for ICAS. The Chair plays a crucial role in promoting trust in the accountancy profession through excellence in regulation, in line with ICAS’ Regulation Strategy.
Following a career largely spent in banking, John has recently developed a wide and varied portfolio of non-executive appointments. He has been a member of the Audit and Risk Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB) since 2014, including a period as Chair in 2019/20. He is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at the Darlington Building Society and has recently been appointed as a Senior Technical Expert for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Commenting on his appointment, John said: "Joining ICAS as a Public Interest Member aligns with my values and ethos. ICAS lives and breathes ethical leadership. Their mission to 'seek the truth’ has been evident in every corner of their work since 1854. The dedication they’ve shown in upholding high standards and the monumental work they are doing to shape our profession makes it my sort of organisation. Chairing the Regulatory Board is key in maintaining the high standards of ICAS. I aim to rise to this challenge".
