Kevin Ward

Kevin Ward has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent role is as the Chief Financial Officer at IJYI since November 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Community Action Suffolk starting from March 2020. Kevin also has experience as a Director at Conatus Financing Solutions Ltd since September 2011, where they focused on business funding and stability. Additionally, they held the position of Director at Conatus Associates Ltd T/as Conatus Bookkeeping, where they provided comprehensive financial assistance to clients. Kevin has also worked as a Consultant at Birketts LLP and as the Interim Managing Director at Horley Motors Ltd. Kevin began their career at Lloyds TSB Financial Services as a Financial Consultant and later moved on to roles at Swallow Financial Planning, Sterling Motor Group, and Barclays Corporate, where they served as a Relationship Director.

Kevin Ward attended IFS - School of Finance from 2008 to 2011, where they studied Commercial and Advanced Commercial Lending. Kevin also obtained an "A" in various subjects from Suffolk College. In addition, they pursued qualifications such as MAQ - Mortgage Advice Qualification FPC - Financial Planning Certificate from The Institute of Financial Services. Kevin completed their GCSE with grades including Mathematics & English at Thomas Mills High School in Suffolk.