With over 30 years experience in Internal Audit, Melvyn has led internal audit functions in both the private and public sectors including manufacturing, logistics, banking, financial services and central government, most notably as Director of Internal Audit for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the UK’s tax administration and collection authority.

Since retiring from full time employment, Melvyn has served on a number of Audit Committees including the Office of Rail Regulation, the safety and economic regulator for Britain’s railways. He currently chairs the Audit Committee of Hampshire Police, one of the biggest forces in the UK.

Melvyn is a former President of the Chartered IIA for the UK and Ireland and for 6 years represented the UK & Ireland on the ECIIA management board. He currently chairs the ECIIA’s Public Sector Committee. Melvyn has given numerous presentations on audit, fraud, governance and risk management, both in the UK and overseas.