Jeannine is an Audit Director and Head of Internal Audit for two of our institutions. A Big Four trained Chartered Accountant, Jeannine has extensive and diverse experience across all areas of internal auditing, assessing the quality of risk management processes, systems of internal control and corporate governance, reporting directly and independently to the most senior level of executive management and to the board’s audit committee. 

Jeannine worked for KCG from 2016 to 2018 and then re-joined in early 2022 after spending three years in the charity sector. A previous Head of Internal Audit for the UK’s largest private charitable hospital and project financier within the investment arm of a listed multi-utility company.

Jeannine is energized by meeting new people and motivated by a sense of pride and fulfilment through delivering work that makes a difference and enables institutions we work with to provide the best experience for learning and growth. 

Family time is important to Jeannine and she enjoys supporting her daughters in their various sporting and musical pursuits and walking her dog, Dora. Jeannine is also a keen musician and plays the violin.

Melanie is an Audit Director and Head of Internal Audit for two of our clients. Melanie specialises in risk management as a member of the Institute of Risk Management.  

Melanie holds an MSc in Internal auditing and is a qualified internal auditor and member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors. Melanie joined KCG in 2020 having worked in central government for the Ministry of Agriculture and then Defra as an in-house internal auditor. Melanie was part of the in-house internal audit team at Royal Holloway University of London, and then the University of Surrey for a combined period of 12 years.  Following a year in the private sector at Capita, Melanie returned to the HE sector with KCG. 

Melanie likes to be on top of her workload and be able to play an active role in managing priorities. The best part of the job for Melanie is meeting new people, and her personable approach to client relationships has led to a large portfolio of clients who trust Melanie to present innovative ideas to resolve challenges. 

Melanie leads an active life and enjoys walking her dog, Milo, as well as regular exercise classes to ensure she is always switched on and ready for the next challenge. 

David is a Senior Manager and our Corporate Governance and Data Analytics lead, an experienced auditor with 19 years of experience in both the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. David won a European scholarship and graduated with a MA in Banking and Finance in 2003 from the University of Wales, Bangor. David established an internal audit function within a mid-tier accountancy practice in East Anglia prior to joining KCG. David’s portfolio ranges from small specialist institutions to traditional multi-faculty universities.   

David has worked with several central government departments, membership organisations and a variety of charities advising on their corporate governance structures and risk and financial control frameworks.  Through his experience outside of the higher education sector, David brings an alternative perspective from a variety of sectors and tailors any recommendations accordingly.   

David is driven by understanding how things work by dissecting issues and challenges and putting them back together. The key to David’s approach is to provide independent assurance that an organisation's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively.  

David integrates seamlessly into institutions teams with reassurance that we are a trusted partner working together to identify gaps and opportunities. David is motivated by the variety of work and people he works with as no 2 days are ever the same, and he is energised by continually learning and progressing his skill set. David is a people person, he brings charm, professionalism and humour to understand how you work at your best to develop an open and transparent working relationship.  

David has many interests outside of work that include playing piano, violin and the church organ. In addition, David is teaching himself to play the guitar and saxophone. David enjoys cooking, particularly Chinese and Indian food, but is a self-confessed control freak in the kitchen! David also undertakes voluntary work teaching swimming to disabled children. 

Phil is our Audit Programme Manager who specialises in financial audit, data analytics and project management. Phil trained as an accountant with the Audit Commission and worked in external auditing before moving to internal auditing in 2007. Phil has primarily worked in the public sector – local and central government, Police and Fire services and the NHS. 

Phil is motivated by quality service delivery to clients and a genuine interest in the areas being reviewed. Phil enjoys meeting new people and getting to know his clients. Always eager to expand his current skill set, Phil is navigating a new data analytics process to introduce to KCG’s portfolio. 

Phil is at his best when interacting with new people and having new portfolio areas to review. Phil is progressive in outlook and enjoys new challenges. Phil’s day starts early with a dog walk before heading to the office for work sprints that involve head-down focus to get as much done as possible and repeated every hour.  

Phil is proud of the professional approach deployed by KCG. The team has a wealth of experience and are constantly sharing learnings and best practice to ensure KCG is at the cutting edge of internal auditing processes and practices.