Laura Foll at the AIC Investment Company Showcase
CTY
The City of London Investment Trust plc
Board Member
Sally Lake
Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee
Date of Appointment
1 August 2024
Skills and Experience
Sally is a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and has spent the majority of her career within non-life commercial insurance. During her time at Beazley plc, from 2006 to 2024, she held a variety of roles, including within both business units and the actuarial and finance functions.
In her final five years with Beazley, Sally served as group CFO during a period of significant change both within the business, within the finance and accounting function as well as the wider macro environment. As part of her role, she also was responsible for investments, investor relations, actuarial, corporate governance, compliance, finance change and modernisation as well as all aspects of finance. She was a member of the plc Board until May 2024, as well as a number of subsidiaries.
Sally is a very proud and active DEI advocate. She was the executive sponsor for HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter, as well as a supporter of a number of changes at Beazley to improve inclusion and representation for women, families and people of colour.
External Appointments
None.