Chris Poulsom

Chris Poulsom possesses extensive experience in finance and control roles, currently contributing to Hands at Work in Africa since January 2018 by implementing finance systems and enhancing financial reporting. Prior roles include serving as UK Life Head of Governance and Control at Aviva, where significant achievements involved establishing a SOx compliant control environment. Earlier, Chris held positions at Friends Life, including Head of Group Financial Control and Senior Manager in Finance Planning and Analysis, where responsibilities encompassed reporting to the Audit Committee and developing long-term planning strategies. Chris's career began at KPMG and included experience at HBOS Plc, showcasing a strong background in financial oversight and strategic planning developed through various leadership roles. Education was completed at Monkton Combe School from 1988 to 1993.