My CIPP
Cliff Vidgeon BA (Hons) CMA ACG ChFCIPP, director and Institute secretary: Cliff is responsible for modernising and improving the CIPP’s governance structures. His career background has been in the education sector, and he is currently chair of the Universities Superannuation Scheme’s Advisory Committee (the largest private pension fund in the UK). Cliff has many interests, including cricket. He can confirm he is a direct descendant of the man who accidentally invented blotting paper.
Helen Higson OBE DL ACIPP: In addition to what’s already been said about Helen, she’s a principal Fellow of advance HE and a national teaching Fellow, as well as a qualified executive coach. In 2011, Helen was awarded an OBE for services to higher education. In September 2020, she was appointed Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands. When she has time for a social life, Helen’s revolves around her cat, Harold, and his many postings on Twitter, where he has quite the following.
Katie Sharpe MCIPPdip: Katie is a director at Mazars and the head of UK payroll services. Her career has encompassed all areas of payroll, specialising in outsourcing. She’s a people person and prides herself in being able to think outside the box. Katie is a passionate user of LinkedIn and uses her platform to engage with future payroll professionals. Katie’s time outside of work is mostly taken up by her daughters, and she also volunteers at weekends with her local homeless helper organisation.
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Justine Riccomini MSc FFTA AIPA Chartered MCIPD ChFCIPP: Justine is the newest board member. Her tax career started after she moved back to the UK from Spain and joined HM Revenue and Customs as a direct entrant, then subsequently moved into private practice and then the Office of Tax Simplification. Justine has worked in tax policy at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland since 2016, where she’s widely respected as a tax and HR expert. Having managed several payroll teams over the years, she’s well versed in all aspects of payroll. Justine is a trained opera singer and also enjoys hill walking.
Jeremy Montgomery BA (Hons) FCIPP: Jeremy’s had a long and varied career, starting in local government, dealing with teachers’ through to dustmen’s payrolls. He moved to PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1989, where he developed an interest in international payroll and has continued this while working in various roles. He has a long association with the CIPP and was a tutor for over 15 years. Jeremy’s interests are fishing and hockey. Although he recently retired from playing hockey, he still has an interest and now takes up umpiring appointments throughout Kent.
I would like to finish by saying that I’m pleased to advise that the CIPP is now looking to appoint another two directors to the board for a three-year term and are welcoming applications. We’re particularly encouraging applications from those with pensions knowledge and experience. This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in the workings of the CIPP and play a major part in formulating payroll and pension strategy over the next few years and for the future. n
Members that were able to attend the recent annual conference had an excellent time and came away the richer for it. They were also able to meet many of the board of directors in attendance, to ask all those questions that had been on their minds.
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| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward |
Issue 85 | November 2022
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