Inspired makes boardroom appointment

Kirkham-based Inspired Energy, now known simply as Inspired, has appointed Dianne Walker to its board as an independent non-executive director. 

Dianne is an experienced, award-winning, non-executive director with a strong background in finance, risk and governance.

She is currently senior independent director and chair of the audit committee for Scott Bader Co. Ltd, a non-executive director for Cygnet Texkimp and non-executive chair of J&L Elevator Components.

Prior to holding these roles, Dianne spent 12 years at PwC, in a senior management role in its North West practice, providing PLCs and global groups with audit, business advisory and transaction support professional services.

Dianne is a Chartered Accountant and will chair the audit and risk committee and becomes a member of the remuneration and nominations committees.

Richard Logan, non-executive chairman of Inspired, said: "We are delighted to welcome Dianne to the board. She adds significant finance, audit and compliance experience, and brings with her a skill set that complements those of the existing non-executive board members."

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