Charlotte Lewis has been appointed as group chief compliance officer and member of the executive committee at Isle of Man based International Financial Group Limited (IFGL).
Lewis (pictured) is a chartered accountant and brings over 15 years of experience working in the financial services sector with a broad range of relevant leadership and financial services experience gained from her both her time in practice at Deloitte, and in industry as head of financial reporting at Manx Telecom.
Before her move to IFGL, she enjoyed 10 years (over two spells) with Deloitte Isle of Man. Her early career saw her manage an audit portfolio of regulated entities including those in the life insurance sector.
Latterly, she was the lead advisory and assurance director for Deloitte Isle of Man, responsible for growing the advisory and assurance side of the business, with a focus on regulatory and controls assurance and financial crime advisory projects. Her clients have included public sector, highly regulated financial services entities and large and listed entities with complex control environments.
IFGL’s group chief risk officer Sue-Ann Ind said: “I’m so pleased to welcome Charlotte to our leadership team. Charlotte’s experience and expertise are key assets for our business because she brings a global perspective and an appreciation of strategic opportunities and challenges.
“She will be responsible for setting a clear strategy for IFGL in terms of compliance and conduct, bringing fresh perspectives to protecting our business, delivering excellent customer outcomes and continuing to embrace regulatory change.”
“The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation based in the Isle of Man was very attractive to me,” said Lewis. “There is already a well-embedded compliance culture within the business, and I am looking forward to using both my strategic and technical skills to support the business growth whilst further strengthening the control environment we have in place to comply with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
“I have a huge amount to learn but I have a very strong team around me and I am excited about the challenge. I am committed to showing that, with the right support, women can excel in leadership roles whilst embracing the responsibilities and joys of parenthood”.
Lewis grew up in Derbyshire and moved to the Island in 2012, with her now husband, Jamie. She has two young sons aged 6 and 3. Outside of work, she enjoys playing the piano and spending time outdoors, whether she’s running or exploring the Island’s beautiful landscapes with her family.
“I’m also very passionate about sustainability,” she said. “The Isle of Man is a beautiful place to live, with our biosphere status, and it’s important we protect what makes the Island so special.”
