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Richard Brown

EY EMEIA Assurance Technology Risk Leader

Working with great clients and the best teams to bring clarity and insight over the key technology risks today and tomorrow. Golfer, runner, diver, lover of wine and father to four.

Areas of focus

As the EY EMEIA Assurance Technology Risk Leader, Richard directs a team of over 3,500 IT professionals and works to deliver value in services such as audit, compliance, advisory, and assurance. His entire professional career has been with EY, occupying various roles at Global, Area, Region, and country levels, with 24 years as a partner.

Richard’s work involves managing and overseeing numerous multinational IT audit and assurance engagements, as part of the financial statement audit and Channel 2 IT risk engagements. He offers crucial IT risk advice and assurance to the Audit Committee, covering an array of topics from core IT audit activities to IT program risk and cyber security, and the ever-growing regulatory environment over emerging technology.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Warwick University and is a chartered accountant (FCA).

How Richard is building a better working world

"My driving philosophy has been centered on the role each of us plays in building a better working world.  I believe in harnessing our collective expertise and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of digital risk. To me, every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and innovation. I am committed to fostering an environment that encourages creative problem-solving, steadfast dedication, and the pursuit of excellence."

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