Durham University Alumni

Matt Gooding

London, United Kingdom
Associate Medical Writer at MediTech Media (part of Nucleus Global)
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University College London, U. of London   2007 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Biology

Durham University   2003 — 2007
MSci (Hons), Biology and Chemistry, 2:1

Experience
MediTech Media   September 2015 - Present
University College Cork, Ireland (UCC)   June 2012 - December 2014
University College London   October 2007 - November 2011

Skills
Medicinal Chemistry, Agarose Gel..., Bioinformatics, LC-MS, Peptide Synthesis, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Chemistry, Science Communication, Chemical Biology, Molecular Dynamics, PCR, ITC, NMR, Organic Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, SDS-PAGE, Protein Purification, Drug Delivery, Cell Culture, Protein Expression, Molecular Biology, Western Blotting

Matt Grindley

Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Audit Data Analytics Specialist at KPMG UK
Accounting

Education
ICEAW   2011 — 2014
ACA

University of Durham   2007 — 2011
MPhys, Physics, 2.1

Merchant Taylors School, Crosby   2000 — 2007

Experience
KPMG UK   February 2015 - Present
KPMG UK   October 2011 - Present
Pilkington   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Alteryx, Audit analytics, External Audit, Auditing, Data Analytics, Excel Models, Caseware IDEA, Financial Statement..., IFRS, Research, Microsoft Excel, UK GAAP, Accounting

Matt Haigh

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Programme Lead at Cambridge International Examinations
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
University of Cambridge   2009 — 2011
MEd, Educational Research

The University of Birmingham   1999 — 2000
PGCE, Mathematics Education

University of Durham   1995 — 1999
MMath, Mathematics

Experience
Cambridge International Examinations   September 2014 - Present
University of Cambridge International Examinations   January 2012 - August 2014
Cambridge Assessment   January 2005 - January 2012
Cambridge Assessment   September 2009 - December 2011
Cambridge Assessment   January 2004 - January 2005
Davenant Foundation School   September 2001 - December 2003
Chalvedon School   June 2000 - August 2001

Skills
Word, E-Learning, Excel, Teaching, PowerPoint, Research, Mathematics, Educational Technology, Axure, Teacher Training, SPSS, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Technology Needs..., E-learning

Matt Handley

London, United Kingdom
Head of Retail Credit Risk Strategy at HSBC
Banking

Education
The University of Manchester   2001 — 2003
BSc, Financial Services

Durham University   1997 — 2001
MSc, Chemistry

Experience
HSBC   April 2012 - Present
HSBC   September 2008 - April 2012
HSBC   March 2007 - September 2008
HSBC   April 2006 - March 2007
HSBC   September 2004 - April 2006
HSBC   June 2003 - September 2004
HSBC   July 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Business Strategy, Branch Banking, Credit Cards, Banking, Credit Risk, Credit Analysis, Derivatives, Credit, Financial Risk, Management, Structured Finance, Strategy, Loans, Portfolio Management, Change Management, Commercial Banking, Relationship Management, Mortgage Lending, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Basel II, Retail Banking, Product Management, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Enterprise Risk..., Financial Analysis

Matt Hennessy

Ireland
Director, Regulatory Compliance at Western Union
Management Consulting

Education
University of Durham   2012 — 2015
MBA

The Institute of Bankers
Approved Product Adviser- Loans ( APA Loans)

Dublin Business School
Diploma in Financial Management- ACCA

Isle of Man International Business School
Diploma in Management - Chartered Institute of Management

SPOCE Project Management Ltd.
PRINCE2 Practitioner

Experience
Western Union   April 2015 - Present
Western Union   May 2014 - March 2015
Accenture   September 2013 - May 2014
Start Mortgages   November 2011 - June 2013
Nationwide Building Society   December 2008 - November 2011
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC   August 2005 - November 2008
Barclays Private Clients International   2000 - 2005

Skills
Governance, Portfolio Management, Business Process Mapping, Payments, Strategy, Credit, Project Management, Outsourcing, Operations Management, Contact Centre, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Business Process..., Supplier Management, Resource Management, Business Process, Relationship Management, Financial Risk, Retail Banking, CRM, Private Banking, Financial Services, Polish, Finance, Service Operations, Business Analysis, Project Delivery, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Consulting, Back Office, Operational Risk..., Coaching, AML, Credit Risk, Team Management, PMO, Investment Banking, Credit Cards, TCF, Business Transformation, Change Management, Management, Banking, Stakeholder Management, Operational Delivery, Collections, Operational Risk

Matt Hillyer

Lambourne End, Essex, United Kingdom
Strategic Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
Insurance

Education
Durham University   1995 — 1998
BSc, Geology

University of Nottingham - Nottingham University Business School   2002 — 2003
Certificate in Management, Management

King Edwards School, Birmingham   1988 — 1995

Experience
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd   January 2015 - Present
TNT Express   January 2014 - Present
TNT Express   October 2012 - Present
TNT Express UK   August 2006 - October 2012
TNT Express   February 2006 - August 2006
TNT Express   August 2003 - February 2006
TNT Express   2001 - August 2003
TNT Express   2000 - 2001
TNT Express   1999 - 2000
TNT Express   1998 - 1999

Skills
Information Systems, Innovation Management, Ideas Management, Business Development, Information Systems..., Strategy Development, Programme Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Six Thinking Hats, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Program Management, Risk Management, Management, Six Sigma, Project Management, Logistics Management, Lean Sigma, Transportation, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Strategy Execution, Business Process..., Strategy

Matt Hook

Oxford, United Kingdom
Equipment Engineer at AML
Semiconductors

Education
University of Durham   2007 — 2011
Master of Chemistry (MChem), Chemistry, 2:1 (hons)

Rendcomb College   2000 — 2007

Experience
Applied Microengineering Ltd   November 2013 - Present
P2i Ltd   January 2012 - Present
P2i Ltd   July 2011 - January 2012
Durham University Chemistry Department   July 2010 - September 2010
Magnet Sales & Services Ltd   July 2008 - September 2008
Scientifics Ltd   June 2007 - April 2008

Skills
Chemistry, Nanotechnology, UV/Vis, Process Simulation, Polymers, Thin Films, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electronics, NMR, Chemical Synthesis, HPLC, Characterization, Materials Science, Chemical Research, Polymer Science, PVD, Coatings, Nanomaterials, Mass Spectrometry

Matt Kingdon

London, United Kingdom
CoFounder, ?What If! Innovation and author of The Science of Serendipity
Management Consulting

Education
University of Durham   1982 — 1985
Law and Economics Joint Honours degree

Experience
?What If! Innovation Partners   1992 - Present
Unilever   1985 - 1992

Skills
Idea Generation, Innovation, Leadership, Product Development, Change Management, Innovation Management, Executive Coaching, Management, Public Speaking, Innovation Consulting, Concept Development, Marketing, Strategy, Published Author, Product Innovation, Design Thinking

Matt Knibbs MBA

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Retail

Education
ICS Learn   2015 — 2017
CIPD Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management

University of Leicester   2009 — 2013
MBA, Master of Business Administration

Oxford Summer School   2012 — 2012
Foundation, Retail Management

University of Leicester   2008 — 2009
DipM, Diploma in Management

Durham University   2001 — 2004
BSc (Hons), Earth Sciences

Experience
B&Q   March 2014 - Present
B&Q   June 2011 - March 2014
Marks & Spencer   July 2008 - June 2011
Tesco   June 2007 - July 2008
Marks & Spencer   2005 - 2007

Matt Lambert

London, United Kingdom
New Business at LIDA, M&C Saatchi Group
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Durham University   2007 — 2008
MA, Medieval History

Durham University   2004 — 2007
BA Hons, Politics

Experience
LIDA   March 2014 - Present
LIDA   April 2013 - March 2014
MRM Meteorite   September 2011 - April 2013
Meteorite   March 2011 - September 2011
Engine   January 2009 - March 2011

Skills
Management, Lead Generation, Digital Media, Direct Marketing, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, B2B, Digital Marketing, Social Media

Matt Leonard Price

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Owner, Riverhead Publishing
Publishing

Education
Durham University
BA(hons), Philosophy

Experience
Adventure Publishing   November 2011 - Present
Riverhead Publishing   1994 - Present
Harrison (indie rock band)   1983 - 1987

Skills
Songwriting, Art, Editorial, Copy Editing, Publishing, Books, Editing, Lyricist, Multimedia, Entertainment, Singer-songwriter, Creative Writing, Composition, Magazines, Recording, Blogging, Social Media, New Media, Graphic Design

Matt Maude

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Business Analysis Manager at Panasonic UK
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
University of Durham   2005 — 2006
MA, Management

University of Durham   2002 — 2005
BSc, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Experience
Panasonic UK   December 2014 - Present
DHL Supply Chain   February 2014 - November 2014
DHL Supply Chain   November 2012 - January 2014
DHL Supply Chain   July 2011 - November 2012
DHL Supply Chain   July 2008 - July 2011
DHL Supply Chain   January 2008 - June 2008
DHL Supply Chain   July 2007 - December 2007
DHL Supply Chain   December 2006 - June 2007

Matt McCue

London, United Kingdom
Director at Savills
Real Estate

Education
Sheffield Hallam University   1997 — 1998
PgDip, Property Valuation & Management

University of Durham   1989 — 1992
BSc, Geography

Experience
Savills   January 2015 - Present
CBRE UK   August 1997 - December 2014
Holroyd Sons & Pickersgill   1993 - 1997

Skills
Property Management, Tenant, Investment Properties, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Landlords, Leases, Corporate Real Estate, Appraisals

Matt McGough

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Development AP at BBC
Media Production

Education
Goldsmiths College, U. of London   2008 — 2009
Master's degree, English and Comparative Literature

University of Durham   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy and English

Experience
BBC   August 2015 - Present
Objective Productions   March 2014 - August 2015
Pulse Films   January 2014 - January 2014
Betty TV   2012 - 2013
Claw Films Ltd.   September 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Sony Z1U, Access, Casting, Self Shooting, Final Cut Pro, Music Production, Video Editing, Treatment Writing, Canon XF305, Canon DSLR

Matt McLennan

Oxford, United Kingdom
Postdoctoral Researcher at Oxford Brookes University
Research

Education
Oxford Brookes University   2005 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Anthropology

Oxford Brookes University   2002 — 2003
Master's degree, Primate Conservation, Distinction

University of Durham   1995 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology

Experience
Oxford Brookes University   September 2013 - Present
Oxford Brookes University   2011 - Present

Skills
Ecology, Environmental Education, Research, Biology, Environmental Policy, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Science, Animal Behavior, Conservation Issues, Science, Scientific Writing, Conservation Biology, Field Work, Natural Resource..., Biodiversity, Wildlife

Matt McNeill

London, United Kingdom
Head of Google Cloud Platform, UK & Ireland at Google
Information Technology and Services

Education
London Business School   2006 — 2008
MBA, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Organisational Dynamics & Change Management, Distinction (#1 in cohort)

Durham University   1994 — 1997
BSc (Hons), Physics and Computer Science

Experience
Google   April 2015 - Present
Google   April 2013 - March 2015
Google   April 2011 - March 2013
Google   May 2009 - April 2011
Logica UK - Healthcare Business   February 2008 - April 2009
Logica UK - Healthcare Business   November 2006 - February 2008
Logica UK - Healthcare Business   August 2006 - November 2006
Logica UK - Healthcare Business   June 2005 - July 2006
Logica UK - Space Technologies   January 2003 - June 2005
Logica UK - Space Technologies   December 2000 - December 2002

Skills
Business Development, SaaS, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Outsourcing, Change Management, Telecommunications, Integration, Management, PRINCE2, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Project Management, Mobile Devices

Matt Merrick

Aldershot, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Accounting Policy at BP
Oil & Energy

Education
Durham University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics, First

Experience
BP   July 2010 - Present
BP   September 2008 - July 2010
BP   March 2007 - September 2008
Halliburton   September 2006 - March 2007
Monahans   August 2003 - September 2006

Skills
IFRS, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit

Matt Mills

London, United Kingdom
Commercial Director at Featurespace
Computer Software

Education
Durham University   2005 — 2008
Software Engineering, Engineering

uppingham

Experience
Featurespace   January 2013 - Present
Aurasma   May 2012 - January 2013
Aurasma   August 2010 - May 2012
Autonomy   April 2011 - January 2012
Autonomy   September 2009 - June 2011
1st Place   August 2008 - August 2009
Deutsche Bank   June 2007 - August 2008
Shelton Internet Ltd   June 2008 - July 2008
Pavilion Tours   June 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Management, Parallel Parking, Enterprise Software, Social Media, New Business Development, Mobile, Mobile Communications, Digital Marketing, English language skills, Business Development, Strategy, Start-ups, Advertising, Augmented Reality, Aurasma, Marketing, Sales, Drinking Water, SEO, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Marketing, Analytics, Mobile Devices, Behavioral Targeting, Lead Generation, Product Management

Matt Mulligan

United Kingdom
Freelance at Matt Mulligan Performer Theatremaker Teacher
Performing Arts

Education
Circomedia, Academy of Contemporary Circus   2011 — 2012
Foundation Degree (2 yr FdA), Physical theatre, Acrobatics and Movement

Durham University   2007 — 2010
First Class BA (Hons), Philosophy

Cherwell School

Experience
Actiontrack   January 2013 - Present
Matt Mulligan Performer Theatremaker Teacher   January 2010 - Present
Sprint With Scissors   January 2008 - Present

Skills
Editing, Facebook, Art, Photography, Circus, Comedy, Acting, Graphic Design, Web Design, Film, Social Media, Music, Physical Theatre, Performing Arts

Matt Noble

London, United Kingdom
Experienced SME / Legal Head of IT
Information Technology and Services

Education
Durham University   1993 — 1996
Natural Science, Physics, Chemistry, Archaeology

Experience
Devonshires   1999 - Present

Skills
Document Management, ITIL, Project Implementation, Calm Under Pressure, IT Strategy, Creative Strategy, System Administration, Innovative Problem..., Budgeting, Calm, Team Leadership

Matt Noon

Liverpool, United Kingdom
Partner at Hill Dickinson LLP
Law Practice

Education
Durham University   1994 — 1997
LLB, Law

Experience
Hill Dickinson LLP   May 2013 - Present
Halliwells LLP   February 2006 - July 2010
DLA Piper   September 1998 - September 2004
DLA Piper   1998 - 2004

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Joint Ventures, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions

Matt Orme

United Kingdom
Durham University / Incoming Audit Associate KPMG
Accounting

Education
Durham University   2013 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Management

Solihull School   2005 — 2013
High School, Maths (AS), Physics, Geography, Business Studies

Experience
Catalyst Corporate Finance   September 2015 - September 2015
KPMG UK   July 2015 - August 2015
Work   October 2012 - October 2012
Barclays   June 2011 - June 2011
DTZ   May 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management

Matt Partridge

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Head of Emerging Markets IT EMEA at Credit Suisse
Banking

Education
Durham University   1992 — 1995
BSc (Hons) Engineering with Management

Experience
Credit Suisse   July 2010 - Present
Commerzbank AG   February 2010 - July 2010
Royal Bank of Scotland   July 2008 - December 2009
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.   April 2002 - June 2008
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein   August 1996 - March 2002
Capgemini Consulting   January 1996 - August 1996

Skills
Management, Banking, Electronic Trading, Fixed Income, Financial Markets, FX trading, Trading, FX Options, Capital Markets, Trading Systems, Prime Brokerage, Derivatives, Emerging Markets, Investment Banking

Matt Pearse

Northampton, United Kingdom
LinuxDBA Team Leader at Legal & General Investment Management
Investment Management

Education
University of Durham   1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science

Experience
Legal & General Investment Management   May 2001 - Present
Thomas Cook Group   March 1998 - April 2001
Logica   September 1993 - March 1998

Skills
Oracle, Chef, Linux, Red Hat Linux, Perl, Unix, Xen, SQL, Nagios, Sybase, Hyper-V, Database Administration

Matt Penney

London, United Kingdom
Junior Account Executive at Portland
Public Relations and Communications

Education
University of Cambridge   2013 — 2014
M.Phil, International Relations & Politics

University of Durham   2009 — 2012
History, 1st Class Honours

Experience
Portland   March 2015 - Present
Portland   March 2015 - March 2015
Splendid Events   June 2010 - February 2015
Prof. Stefan Halper   August 2014 - September 2014
Cambridge Academic Development Seminar   August 2014 - September 2014

Skills
Research, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Politics

Matt Petersen

Andover Down, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Military Assistant & Strategic Communications Advisor
Military

Education
Joint Service Command & Staff College   2008 — 2009
psc(j), Defence

Kings College London   2008 — 2009
MA, Defence Studies

Durham University   1993 — 1996
BA(Hons), Geography

Bloxham School   1980 — 1985

Experience
British Army   January 1987 - Present
National Ebola Response Centre   October 2014 - April 2015
The Pre-Fit Delivery Company   May 2011 - October 2014
The Petersen Partnership   December 1999 - March 2002
McCann Erickson   March 1998 - November 1999
Ogilvy & Mather   January 1997 - March 1998

Skills
Awesomeness, Strategy, Marketing, Tour Operators, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Management, Army, University Relations, Military, Defence, Integrated Campaign..., International Project..., Holidays, Team Leadership, Team Building, Tour Management, United Nations, Advertising, Defense, Leadership, Training

Matt Phillipson

Durham, United Kingdom
Student at University of Durham

Education
Durham University   2013 — 2016

Matt Playford

Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Copywriter
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Press Association   2012 — 2012
NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism

Durham University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, English Literature

Experience
The John Knowles Company   June 2013 - Present
SIS LIVE   June 2010 - December 2011
SNG Broadcast Services   June 2009 - June 2010
Taylor & Francis Group   May 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Broadcast Television, Outside Broadcast, Avid, Content Writing, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Copywriting, Media Production, Video Editing, Video, Breaking News, HD Video, Press Releases, Live Events, Producing, Sound, Online Journalism, Content Marketing, New Media, Broadcast, Web Analytics, Digital Media, Post Production, Broadcast Engineering, Camera, Video Production, Web Content, Journalism, Digital Video, Proofreading, Web Marketing

Matt Putt

Harrow, United Kingdom
Senior Associate at PwC
Accounting

Education
Durham University   2007 — 2010
BSc, Mathematics

MTS   2002 — 2007

Experience
PwC   September 2010 - Present
Grant Thornton   August 2009 - August 2009
Building Research Establishment (BRE)   July 2008 - September 2008

Matt Rossiter

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Project Manager for YOUTH at The Eleven Enterprises Limited
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Durham   2009 — 2012
Biological Sciences BSc, Biology

Experience
The Eleven Enterprises Limited   March 2013 - Present

Skills
Social Networking, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Online Advertising

Matt Squires

Basel Area, Switzerland
Senior Global Correlative Science Leader, Senior Director at Novartis
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of Leicester   1997 — 2000
PhD, Cell Biology

Durham University   1994 — 1997
BSc Hons, Molecular Biology Biochemistry

Experience
Novartis   September 2014 - Present
Novartis   September 2011 - Present
Novartis   November 2010 - September 2011
Astex Therapeutics   June 2002 - October 2010
Babraham Institute   September 2001 - June 2002

Skills
Assay Development, Therapeutics, Pharmaceuticals, Signal Transduction, Clinical Development, Translational Medicine, Personalized Medicine, Drug Discovery, Clinical Trials, Cancer Research, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Research, Translational Research, Biotechnology, Cancer, In Vivo, Pharmacodynamics, Drug Development, Biomarkers

Matt Symonds

Derby, United Kingdom
Director/Owner, TBAT Innovation
Management Consulting

Education
University of Derby   2002 — 2005
MBA, Business

Durham University   1993 — 1998
MEng Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

The Grove School   1985 — 1993

Experience
TBAT Innovation   April 2007 - Present
Glenbrook Management Limited   October 2005 - March 2007
Bombardier Transportation   January 2003 - October 2005
Rolls-Royce   September 1998 - February 2002
Cullum Detuners Limited   2002 - 2002

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Project Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations Management, Business Process..., Change Management, Funding, Management Consulting, B2B, Management, Manufacturing, Executive Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Project Planning, New Business Development, Coaching, Leadership, Sustainability, Business Strategy, Program Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Public Sector, International Business, Team Leadership, Innovation Management, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Mentoring, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, R&D, Product Development, Negotiation, Procurement, Bid Writing, Contract Management, Private Sector, Business Transformation, Strategic Planning, Business Planning

Matt Thorpe

London, United Kingdom
CFO / FD
Market Research

Education
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland   2006 — 2009
Chartered Accountant, Accounting, All first time passes

Durham University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics, 1st

Experience
TNS   November 2014 - Present
TNS Global   October 2013 - November 2014
TNS Global   April 2012 - September 2013
Virgin Media   November 2011 - April 2012
Virgin Media   November 2010 - October 2011
Ernst & Young   August 2008 - September 2010
Ernst & Young   August 2006 - August 2008

Skills
People-oriented, External Audit, Stakeholder Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Excel, IFRS, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, UK GAAP, Financial Audits, Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Management Accounting, Assurance, Management, US GAAP

Matt Wakelin

Reading, United Kingdom
Business System Analyst at Waitrose
Retail

Education
Durham University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature and Language, 2:1

Experience
Waitrose   July 2015 - Present
Waitrose   October 2014 - July 2015
Waitrose   February 2014 - October 2014
Waitrose   February 2011 - February 2014
Waitrose   September 2009 - February 2011

Skills
Agile & Waterfall..., Supply Chain Software, Requirements Gathering, Red Prairie, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Business Systems..., UML, Systems Analysis, SQL

Matt Waterfield

London, United Kingdom
Director at Interim Enterprise Management
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2015
Diploma in Company Direction, Pathway to Chartered Director status, Pass

INSEAD   2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Durham University   1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Humanities

Lancing College   1979 — 1984

Experience
Interim Enterprise Management   May 2015 - Present
Institute of Directors   October 2014 - April 2015
Friends Provident International   July 2004 - October 2014
Friends Provident International   1997 - June 2004
Generali International   1996 - 1997
Friends Provident International   December 1991 - 1996

Skills
Investments, Sales Management, Wealth Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Leadership, Financial Services, Relationship Management, Financial Planning, Strategy, Sales, Management, Life Insurance

Matt Wertheim, CFA

London, United Kingdom
Algo & Execution Services at Liquidnet
Financial Services

Education
University of Durham   2005 — 2009
M.Sci, Mathematics, Economics

Mountbatten Institute   2010 — 2011
Postgraduate Certificate, Business Administration, Distinction

Experience
Liquidnet   November 2013 - Present
Liquidnet   June 2011 - November 2013
Liquidnet   March 2010 - May 2011
Ernst & Young   February 2010 - March 2010
Citigroup   June 2009 - December 2009
Citigroup   July 2008 - September 2008
Citigroup   July 2007 - September 2007
Citigroup   July 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Data Analysis, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Equities, Buy-side, Finance, Electronic Trading, Trading, Financial Markets, Capital Markets, Equity Trading, Equity Capital Markets, Market Data, Sales, Corporate Finance, Series 7, Trading Systems, Financial Services

Matteo Milesi

Milan Area, Italy
Studente presso Durham University

Education
Durham University   2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Classics

Università degli Studi di Milano   2011 — 2014
Lettere, Scienze dell'antichità, 110/100 cum Laude

Istituto Leone XIII   1998 — 2011
Maturità Classica, Liceo Classico, 100/100 e lode

Matthew Alderson

Leicester, United Kingdom
Procurement Manager at Impact Creative Partnership
Design

Education
University of Durham   2000 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree, Archaeology, 2:1

Loughborough Grammar School   1991 — 2000
A levels, Christian Theology, Politics and Classical Studies

Experience
Impact Creative Partnership   July 2015 - Present
Harlan Laboratories, Inc.   August 2013 - July 2015
Pattonair Ltd   November 2010 - July 2013
Belron UK ltd   May 2008 - November 2010
Laddaw Ltd   June 2005 - May 2008
EDS   September 2003 - April 2005

Skills
Management, Supplier Development, Supply Chain..., MRP, Sourcing, Supplier Evaluation, Change Management, Analysis, Aerospace, Supplier Negotiation, Kaizen, Contract Management, Low Cost Country..., Supplier Quality, Inventory Management, Supplier Performance, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Supply Chain Management, eSourcing, Global Sourcing, Negotiation, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Spend Analysis, Materials, Materials Management, Warehousing, Automotive, E-procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, SAP, Product Development, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Supply Management

Matthew Allsop

Peterborough, United Kingdom
Student at University of Durham

Education
University of Durham   2013 — 2018
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Leeds Metropolitan University   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Sport and Exercise Science, Pass

University of Leicester   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biological Sciences - Physiology with Pharmacology, 2.1

Experience
Ipsen   July 2014 - September 2014
GlaxoSmithKline   June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Public Speaking, Cell Biology, Teamwork, Nutrition, Healthcare, Customer Service, Neuroscience, Pharmacokinetics, Negotiation

Matthew Andrews

London, United Kingdom
Managing Partner, Europe at The Caldwell Partners
Management Consulting

Education
Durham University   1979 — 1982
BAHons, English Literature

Experience
The Caldwell Partners   October 2014 - Present
Hawksmoor Search   April 2010 - October 2014
CTPartners   November 2006 - April 2010
Korn Ferry International   November 2000 - August 2006
Dixon Delves & Andrews   1990 - 2000

Matthew Andrews

Oxford, United Kingdom
Academic Registrar and Director of Academic and Student Affairs at Oxford Brookes University
Higher Education

Education
University of Oxford
DPhil, History of higher education

Northumbria University
MSc, Social Research

University of Durham
MA, Seventeenth Century Studies

University of Durham
BA, Philosophy and Theology

Experience
Oxford Brookes University   February 2008 - Present
AUA   August 2014 - July 2015
AUA   August 2012 - July 2014
AUA   August 2011 - July 2012
Academic Registrars' Council   2010 - July 2012
AUA IHESIG   2009 - August 2011
AUA   1998 - August 2011
Durham University   October 2005 - February 2008
Durham University   March 2003 - October 2005

Skills
Conferences, Administration, Project Planning, Events, Research, System Administration, International Education, Public Speaking, Academia, Higher Education Policy, Change Management, Higher Education..., Strategic Planning, Student Engagement, Lecturing, Admissions, Problem Solving, Academic Administration, Staff Development, Student Recruiting, Student Affairs, Qualitative Research, Higher Education, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Governance, Organizational..., Policy, Event Management, Academic Writing, Training, Recruiting, Management, Social Media

Matthew Armitage

Durham, United Kingdom
Development Officer and Alumni Relations at Josephine Butler College
Higher Education

Education
Durham University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Natural Sciences, 2:1

Experience
Josephine Butler College   July 2014 - Present
Josephine Butler College   February 2012 - June 2014
Josephine Butler College   June 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Qualitative Research, Event Planning, Event Management, Leadership, Social Media, Fundraising, Data Analysis, Alumni Relations, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork

Matthew Ayre

London, United Kingdom
Partner at Travers Smith
Law Practice

Education
College of Law, York   1996 — 1997

Durham University   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Economics and Law

Experience
Travers Smith   2007 - Present

Skills
Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, Private Equity, Banking

Matthew Babb

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Biology Teacher, Head of Year & Hockey Coach at Solihull School
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
University of Durham   1998 — 1999
Post Graduate Certificate of Education, Science

University of Durham   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Zoology/Animal Biology, Class II Division 1

King Edward VI Camp Hill Grammar School for Boys, Birmingham   1988 — 1995

Experience
Solihull School   January 2011 - Present
Solihull School   September 1999 - Present

Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Outlook, Windows, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, English

Matthew Bain

London, United Kingdom
Vice President at Morgan Stanley
Banking

Education
Durham University   1997 — 2000
BSc, Computer Science

Old Swinford Hospital   1990 — 1997

Experience
Morgan Stanley   June 2013 - Present
Codeghost Ltd   October 2010 - Present
Barclays Capital   April 2009 - December 2010
Barclays Capital   April 2007 - July 2008
JPMorganChase   October 2000 - April 2007

Skills
Bamboo, Spring, Scrum, ActionScript, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing, Test Driven Development, Twilio, Application Architecture, Solution Architecture, Capital Markets, System Design, Amazon Web Services..., Web Services, EC2, JMS, IT Strategy, Technology Management, Trading Systems, Apache Wicket, JIRA, iOS development, FIX, Distributed Systems, Agile Project Management, Multithreading, Wowza, Java, Investment Banking, MDX, TeamCity, Electronic Trading, Java Concurrency, Swift, OLAP, Protocol Buffers, SOA, Business Analysis, Equities, Outsourcing Management, Architecture, Objective-C, Supplier Evaluation, Hibernate, Maven, Enterprise Architecture, Agile Methodologies, SQL, Flex, Derivatives

Matthew Baxter

London, United Kingdom
Analyst
Financial Services

Education
University of Durham   2009 — 2013
MChem, Chemistry

Hills Road Sixth Form College   2007 — 2009

Experience
Centrica Energy   January 2015 - February 2015
Centrica   September 2013 - February 2015
Centrica Storage   May 2014 - January 2015
British Gas Business   September 2013 - April 2014
JPMorgan Chase   June 2012 - August 2012
WA Optimum Healthcare   August 2011 - August 2011
RSPB   July 2010 - September 2010
Durham University Investment & Finance Group   October 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Risk Management, Research, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Start-ups, MS Word, Analysis, Market Research, MS Powerpoint, Investments, MS Excel

Matthew Beeby

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Student at University of Durham

Education
Durham University   2013 — 2016

Matthew Beringer

Bristol, United Kingdom
Project Manager at UK Ministry of Defence
Defense & Space

Education
Cranfield University   2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Defence Simulation and Modelling

University of Durham   2008 — 2011
BSc (Hons), Computer Science

Experience
UK Ministry of Defence   August 2015 - Present
UK Ministry of Defence   October 2012 - Present
Durham University   July 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Defense, Simulation Software, Computer Networking, Small Arms, Communication, Modeling, Simulations, Virtual Reality, Python, Government Procurement, Public Procurement, Rock Climbing, Programming, Riverbed Modeler, OPNET, C++, Java, Trial Management, Training, Crypto, Computer Hardware, Defense Sector, Computing, C, Computer Vision, Ministry Of Defence, Computer Proficiency, MOD, Eclipse, Field Trials, Teamwork, Computer Graphics, Military, Project Management, Discrete Event..., Computer Science, Team Leadership, Firearms, Computer Maintenance

Matthew Binns

Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Chemist at Baker Hughes
Oil & Energy

Education
University of Durham   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry

Experience
Baker Hughes   June 2010 - Present
Baker Hughes   June 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Downstream Oil & Gas, Fuel, Refining, Downstream Oil, Fuel Additives, Refinery, Oil & Gas Industry, Petroleum Refining

Matthew Boaler

Bolton, United Kingdom
Research

Education
Durham University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science(B.Sc.), Biomedical Sciences, 2:1 Honours

Canon Slade 6th form College   2008 — 2010
Business and Economics (A), Biology (B), Chemistry (B)

Canon Slade CofE School   2003 — 2008
10 A*-C incl. Maths (A), Science (A*A), English (BB)

Experience
Mars   September 2015 - Present

Skills
Business Development, Building Relationships, New Business Development, New Business Generation, Teamwork, FPLC, Bacterial Culture, Account Management, B2B sales, Agarose Gel..., RNA isolation, Social Media Marketing, SDS-PAGE, DNA ligation, Event Management, Sales, B2B, Immunoprecipitation, Microbiology, Gram Staining, Business Planning, Microsoft Dynamics, DNA extraction, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Cell Culture

Matthew Brauer

London, United Kingdom
Audit Trainee at BDO UK LLP
Financial Services

Education
Durham University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting and Finance

Eastbourne College

Yardley Court

Experience
BDO UK LLP   August 2015 - Present
Commodity Search Partners   July 2014 - May 2015

Skills
Telephone Skills, Public Speaking, Analysis, Finance, Time Management, Derivatives, Management, Executive Search, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Commodity, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Energy

Matthew Britton

London, United Kingdom
Director at BCS Consulting
Management Consulting

Education
Durham University   1996 — 2000
MEng Hons, Engineering

St Albans School   1990 — 1995

Experience
BCS Consulting   2011 - Present
Accenture   2000 - 2011

Skills
PMO, IT Strategy, Business Transformation, Project Portfolio..., Business Process..., Business Analysis, Organizational Design, Stakeholder Management, IT Transformation, Business Process, Management Consulting, Governance, Business Case, Business Process Design, Operating Models, Project Delivery

Matthew Burgin

Bradford, United Kingdom
Civil Engineer at J N Bentley Ltd
Utilities

Education
Leeds Metropolitan University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Civil Engineering, 1

University of Durham   2001 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Business/Managerial Economics, 2.2

Experience
J N Bentley Ltd   June 2006 - Present

Matthew Caine

Durham, United Kingdom
Student at University of Durham
Music

Education
Durham University   2010 — 2013
Music (Alto)

Matthew Camp

Cleveland, United Kingdom
Commercial Manager at Heerema Fabrication Group
Oil & Energy

Education
University of Teesside   2009 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration

University of Durham   2005 — 2007
MSc, Design, Manufacture & Management

University of Teesside   2001 — 2005
BEng (1st Class, Hons), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Heerema Fabrication Group   August 2014 - Present
Energy Industries Council (The EIC)   October 2012 - Present
MTK Inc   March 2013 - August 2014
MTE Ltd   May 2010 - August 2014
MTE Ltd   May 2008 - May 2010
Esterline - Darchem Engineering Ltd   May 2006 - May 2008
TRW - OSS   2003 - 2006

Skills
Business Development, International Business, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Oil/Gas, Business Strategy, Energy, Engineering, Business Planning, Contract Management, Project Management, Petroleum, Change Management

Matthew Cargill

Twickenham, United Kingdom
Senior Scientist, Products Research at Procter & Gamble
Consumer Goods

Education
Durham University   2007 — 2011
Ph.D., Chemistry

Durham University   2003 — 2007
Master’s Degree, Chemistry, 1st Class (Hons.)

Experience
Procter & Gamble   May 2011 - Present
Durham University   October 2007 - February 2011

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Organic Synthesis, Product Innovation, Mentoring, Consumer Products, Report Writing, Coaching, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Organic Chemistry, Scientific Analysis, FMCG, Spectroscopy, Chemistry, Luxury Brand Marketing, Luxury Goods, Innovation Management, Project Management, Research, Personal Care, Customer Insight, Credentialing, R&D, Product Design

Matthew Carver

France
Directeur de Projets chez Eiffage Construction
Construction

Education
University of Durham   1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Engineering (Civil)

Institution of Civil Engineers
Chartered Civil Engineer, C.Eng MICE

Experience
Eiffage Construction   July 2014 - Present
GFC Construction   July 2004 - June 2014
Skanska UK   November 1998 - May 2004
AMEC Civil Engineering   August 1994 - November 1998

Skills
Construction Management, Génie civil, Chartered Civil..., Planification de projets, Gestion de la..., Construction

Matthew Chung

London, United Kingdom
Vice President at Barclays
Financial Services

Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales   2008 — 2011
ACA, Accounting

University of Durham   2005 — 2008
BA, Economics

Thorpe St. Andrew High

Experience
Barclays   August 2015 - Present

Skills
Regulations, Governance, Supplier Management, Business Continuity, Regulatory Risk, Project Assurance, Corporate Governance, Contract Review, Internal Audit, Project Delivery, Compliance Review, Risk Analysis, Internal Controls, Accountants, Physical Security, Software Licensing, Report Writing, Management Consulting, Corporate Real Estate, Risk Management, Supplier Sourcing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Office, Conduct Risk, IT Audit, Supplier Risk Management, Contract Management

Matthew Clarkson

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Student at The University of Edinburgh
Research

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2010 — 2013
PhD, Geology

University College London, U. of London   2009 — 2010
Master of Science (MSc), Quaternary Science, Distinction

Durham University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology/Earth Science, General, First

Experience
University of Edinburgh   September 2010 - Present
Discover Ltd.   April 2008 - October 2008

Skills
Geology, Scientific Writing, Science, Mass Spectrometry, Earth Science, Structural Geology, Geochemistry, Sedimentology, Geological Mapping, Environmental Science, Scientific Computing, Field Work, Optical Microscopy, Numerical Analysis, Microscopy

Matthew Couchman

Tower of London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Associate Consultant at Marsh
Insurance

Education
Durham University   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Risk and Environmental Hazards, Distinction

Durham University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography, Upper Second Class (Division One) Honours

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School   2003 — 2010

Experience
Marsh   September 2014 - Present
Liberty Specialty Markets   June 2014 - September 2014
Pemberton Partners   May 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Social Media, Leadership, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Environmental Risk, Customer Service, Teamwork, Project Management, Enterprise Risk..., Public Speaking, Volunteering, Time Management, Financial Risk, Geography

Matthew Counsell

London, United Kingdom
Actuarial Analyst, Guy Carpenter
Insurance

Education
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries   2011 — 2017
CT1 to 8, studying for ST7 & CA1

University of Durham   2010 — 2013
BSc Hons, Natural Sciences (Maths & Economics), First Class

Oakham School   2005 — 2010
International Baccalaureate Diploma, Higher Level: Maths, Physics & Economics: Standard Level: English, French & Music, 40 points

Experience
Guy Carpenter   September 2013 - Present
Towers Watson   July 2012 - August 2012
Oakham School   July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Economics, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Emblem, Time Management, SAS, Statistics, Analysis

Matthew Craddock

Coventry, United Kingdom
Relationship Director HSBC Warwickshire Corporate
Financial Services

Education
University of Durham   1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Joint Honours, Economics & Economic History

Wyggeston Boys' Grammar School Leicester   1972 — 1979

London Business School

Rhownwair Outward Bound

St John's College Cambridge University

Experience
HSBC Commercial Banking   March 2012 - Present
HSBC Commercial Banking   November 2007 - February 2012
HSBC Commercial Banking   November 2002 - November 2007
HSBC   December 2000 - November 2002
HSBC   September 1999 - December 2001

Skills
Trade Finance, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Risk, Credit, Credit Risk, Banking, Strategic Financial..., Loans, Relationship Management, Credit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Commercial Lending

Matthew Darbyshire

Durham, United Kingdom
Student at University of Durham

Education
University of Durham   2012 — 2016


Skills
Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

Matthew Deguara

Malta
Owner, Kantina Ltd
Restaurants

Education
Durham University   1999 — 2002

Matthew Dick

Hampton, Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior Engineer at Costain
Construction

Education
University of Durham   2004 — 2008
Second Class (Division 1) MEng Hons, Civil Engineering

Experience
Costain   April 2014 - Present
Costain   February 2013 - April 2014
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd   May 2012 - February 2013
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd   September 2009 - May 2012
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd   September 2008 - September 2009
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd   July 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Lifting Operations, AutoCAD, 5 Day SMSTS (CITB), Process Improvement, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Public Works, Project Planning, Project Management, Site Management, Value Engineering, Concrete, Highways, Road, PTS, Quantity Surveying, Appointed Person for...

Matthew Dormer

St Albans, United Kingdom
Freelance Town Planning Consultant
Architecture & Planning

Education
Durham University   1985 — 1988

Experience
MD Planning Ltd.   March 2001 - Present
MD Planning Ltd.   November 2000 - Present

Matthew Downey

London, United Kingdom
Enterprise Architect at Post Office
Retail

Education
Durham University
BA, Computing, German, Russian Studies

Experience
Post Office   April 2014 - Present
Direct Line Group   March 2011 - December 2013
Royal Bank of Scotland Group   May 2008 - March 2011
Direct Line   May 2001 - May 2008

Skills
Governance, Leadership, Testing, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, PMO, Business Process..., IT Strategy, Strategy, Management, Change Management, Solution Architecture, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Insurance, Resource Management, Project Delivery

Matthew Downey

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Investment Analyst at Mercer Investments
Banking

Education
University of Durham   2000 — 2001
MBA

Aston University   1991 — 1995
International Business and Modern languages (French)

Experience
Mercer - Investments   September 2014 - Present
Royal Bank of Scotland   May 2012 - August 2014
Royal Bank of Scotland   November 2007 - April 2012
Royal Bank of Scotland   October 2006 - November 2007
Royal Bank of Scotland   May 2005 - October 2006
Royal Bank of Scotland   June 2002 - April 2005
Allianz Insurance   1998 - 2000

Skills
Pay, Pensions, Share plans, Executive Pay, Flexible benefits, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Reward Strategy, Benchmarking, Incentives, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, Remuneration, Compensation

Matthew Downing

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Director, Equity Sales at Numis Securities
Financial Services

Education
University of Durham   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Natural Sciences, 1st

St Augustine's Catholic College

Experience
Numis Securities   December 2014 - Present
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.   March 2012 - Present
Collins Stewart Plc   June 2008 - March 2012
KPMG UK   August 2003 - June 2008

Matthew Edgley

Hutton, Essex, United Kingdom
Audit Associate at KPMG UK
Accounting

Education
Durham University   2013 — 2017
Associate's Degree, Accounting and Finance

St Martins Sixth Form   2011 — 2013
A Level - Maths, Economics and Politics

St Martins   2007 — 2011

Experience
KPMG UK   August 2013 - Present
Sukora.com   December 2012 - July 2014
aGamingSite   March 2011 - August 2013

Skills
Business Development, Web Development, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Devices, Private Equity, New Business Development, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Product Management, Online Marketing, Telecommunications, Marketing Strategy, Finance, SEO, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Start-ups, Mobile Applications, Management

Matthew Elliot-Ripley

Durham, United Kingdom
Research Postgraduate at Durham University
Research

Education
University of Durham   2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

University of Cambridge   2012 — 2013
Queens' College, Master of Mathematics (MMath), Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Merit

University of Cambridge   2009 — 2012
Queens' College, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics, First Class Honours

Landau Forte College, Derby   2002 — 2009

Experience
Matthew Elliot-Ripley Tutoring   January 2014 - Present
Durham University   October 2013 - Present
University of Cambridge   July 2012 - August 2012
University of Central Lancashire   July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Musical Theatre, Programming, Mathematics, Particle Physics, Acting, Theoretical Physics, Tutoring, Singing

Matthew Emery

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Chartered Accountant
Accounting

Education
University of Durham   2006 — 2011
BSc, Biology

Bedford School   1996 — 2006

Experience
Michael J Emery & Co Limited   October 2013 - Present
PwC   September 2010 - September 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers   2010 - September 2013

Skills
Auditing, Tax, IFRS, Assurance, External Audit, Corporate Tax, US GAAP, Big 4