IIA appoints former diplomat as Policy Director
The UK Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has appointed David Lyscom, a former diplomat, as its policy director.
In his new role, Lyscom will lead the institute’s interaction with key policymakers, regulators and the profession to ensure the potential of internal audit is fully realised.
Lyscom has previously held a number of positions in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office having previously been ambassador to The Office of Economic Cooperation and Development, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and chief executive of the Independent Schools Council. He was also the ambassador to Slovakia.
IIA has more than 8,000 members in the UK and Ireland and 175, 000 members globally.