Vanessa Appadu

Vanessa Appadu is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in financial management and control across various sectors. Currently serving as Financial Controller at Leigh Day since May 2023, Vanessa has previously held key roles such as Group Operations Controller at Nasstar and Financial Controller at Addleshaw Goddard, where responsibilities included overseeing statutory audits and managing finance teams. With a strong background in regional financial leadership at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Vanessa has effectively managed large teams and improved financial reporting processes, while also serving as Finance Director at SunGard Financial Systems, where oversight extended across multiple countries and compliance services. Vanessa's career began in accounting and auditing with roles at Surridge Dawson Limited and MGR Weston Kay LLP, paving the way for a robust financial career. Educational qualifications were obtained from South Bank.