Adrian JohnsonTLDR: ICAEW Appoints New Regulatory Board Chair
Key Points:
- Paul Brooks appointed as new chair of ICAEW’s regulatory board
- Brooks, along with Catherine Boyd and Kaysen Pyndiah, appointed as new IRB members
The ICAEW has announced the appointment of Paul Brooks as the new chair of its regulatory board. Brooks, who has a background in private equity investment and venture capital, will serve a three-year term starting from August. He has previously chaired ICAEW’s conduct committee and has extensive experience working with chartered accountants.
Brooks will be joined by Catherine Boyd and Kaysen Pyndiah, who have been appointed as new members of the IRB. The IRB is responsible for overseeing ICAEW’s regulatory and disciplinary work to ensure it aligns with the public interest and enhances trust in the profession. The board was established in 2014 to create a distinction between ICAEW’s representative and regulatory roles following an independent review.
Upon his appointment, Brooks emphasized the importance of acting in the public interest to protect the reputation of ICAEW Chartered Accountants. Peter Wyman, the ICAEW board chair, expressed confidence that under Brooks’ leadership, the IRB will continue to fulfill its responsibilities as an oversight regulator.
The appointment of Brooks, Boyd, and Pyndiah reflects ICAEW’s commitment to upholding regulatory and professional standards in the accounting profession, with a focus on maintaining trust and serving the public interest.
