Alison White
Biography
Alison is an experienced Non-Executive Director and consultant who works with a range of organisations undergoing transition and change.
Her executive background is in business. She led operations and commercial negotiation for the Royal Mail Group and then for the next five years, a range of organisations in turnaround as an interim Chief Executive.
Alison now has a portfolio of appointments and interests, including her role as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales, chairing audit committees in diverse areas of public services, and advising organisations about governance and risk. In these areas she blends strong strategic, financial and commercial skills with professional expertise in corporate governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, Board accountability, proportionate regulation and the transformation of organisational performance. Alison also chairs confidential investigations and whistleblowing inquiries.
Non-Executive Director for the Defence Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
Non-Executive Directors provide independent scrutiny for departments, supporting them in maintaining good governance and providing advice on policy matters and cross-government initiatives.