With over two decades of international business experience, I am a 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 with comprehensive ‘hands on’ 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗚𝗥𝗖) and audit expertise, who advocates ethics, integrity and innovation. 

Recognised as a 𝗚𝗥𝗖 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 

I have delivered many speeches, lectures, videos and podcasts to global audiences on related topics, such as ‘Achieving Goals in Governance’, ‘Value Driven Auditing’ and ‘Using the Power of Scenario Simulation to Remodel Control Testing - A Game Changer’.   

In 2024, I was recognised as an Audit Beacon at The 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, one of my proudest moments. 

As a multilingual communicator, fluent in three languages, I engage effectively with diverse stakeholders up to board level, steering and influencing strategic agendas relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (𝗘𝗦𝗚), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (𝗗𝗘&𝗜), Artificial Intelligence (𝗔𝗜) governance, and cybersecurity. 

I served as 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 of the Veblen Director Programme, enhancing the board dynamics and unlocking opportunities with global leaders. 

At 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲, a FTSE company, I developed audit innovation hubs spanning five continents comprising over 45 high-performing auditors, and advanced the company’s 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 with a new team of data scientists and rollout of digital tools and technologies. 

I was instrumental in supporting Glencore through a turbulent time caused by the commodities crisis, retaining $MM audit services for a carved-out agriculture business, and reducing working capital.    

Over the years, I have headed high-profile fraud investigations and mitigated risks, ensuring compliance during complex situations, and safeguarding positive outcomes. 

I created and maintained Glencore’s 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (ERM) framework, systems and standards, reporting upwards to the board. 

I inspire people and enrich companies of all sizes, from startups to multinationals, offering impact-orientated leadership and a forward-thinking approach.

Nam Ho

Nicki Allitt

An accomplished Chief Communications Officer and Non-Executive Director with extensive experience across 6 countries and diverse industries. I have successfully managed reputational and issues management, governance, strategic oversight, leadership and transformation across Executive, Non-Executive, and Advisory roles. My expertise lies in shaping corporate strategy and guiding organisations through reputational challenges, crisis situations, and complex transformations such as M&A, turnarounds, and divestments. With a strong focus on ESG, stakeholder dynamics & engagement across government, media, investors, and NGOs, I help businesses navigate change and drive sustainable growth. As an Advisory Board member, I guide SMEs through funding rounds, provide investor insights & connections, and bring fresh perspectives to decision-making, ensuring resilience and impact.

My many strengths include forging strong connections with partners, corporations, NGOs, and educational institutions to collaboratively tackle shared issues. I also have experience in financial results disclosure and communication across international stock markets.

I am a skilled leader and matrix-manager with experience in developing international teams of up to 85 FTE via strategies that add value and overcome challenges.

My success include, as Chief Communications Officer for ISS Facility Services, I drove the business transformation required to deliver business strategy across the company, resulting in enhanced strategic alignment, increased employee engagement and restoring credibility in the market. As Global Head of Communications, Corporate Functions, I was part of the team who led the communications and reputation management of Syngenta's $43B acquisition by ChemChina, the biggest-ever foreign takeover in China.

I am an experienced executive, expert advisor and committed NED. I utilise my knowledge and many attributes to provide exceptional service to my employers, clients and advisory partners, consistently delivering first class results and adding value, directly or through leading high-performing teams.

My key skills: Crisis & Issue Management ✔️ Managing Projects During Rapid Change ✔️ Business Change & Transformation ✔️ Strategy & New Business Alignment ✔️ Media Relations / Networking ✔️ ESG ✔️ Digital Communication ✔️ Corporate Reputation & Brand Management ✔️ Diversity & Inclusion ✔️ Strategic Leadership & Team Development ✔️ Strategic Counsel / Executive Coaching ✔️ Financial Results Disclosure / Communication✔️ Developing / Implementing Strategy ✔️ Corporate Governance

Vice President, Group Communications

Set up and established the Group Communications function from the ground up with a focus across 4 areas: Executive Thought Leadership, Global Media and PR, Internal Strategic Business Partnering and Content, Channels and Functional Excellence. Partner with Group CEO and other Executive Group Management members to shape impactful communications for all stakeholders, internally and externally.

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