Emma Young

I have c. 20 years’ of experience providing risk, internal audit and advisory services to FTSE100, FTSE250 and equivalent privately held groups. As a Partner in our Business Risk Services team my key focus is supporting clients in their management of risk, generating insights and providing value-adding assurance.

My experience covers a range of sectors including retail, FMCG, real estate, technology, energy, engineering and hospitality. I lead several of our key client relationships, working closely with senior stakeholders and executive/board committees. I support my clients providing integrated assurance services, leveraging technical specialists and international teams and regularly sharing targeted insights to ensure continuous improvement. I also have the perspective of working in industry, spending time on secondments as a head of audit.

I lead our internal audit external quality assessment services so have great knowledge of what good looks like in leading and innovative functions.

I also lead our controls advisory service line helping clients respond to the Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 internal control reporting requirements.

I play a key role in our people and culture activities in the team and supporting the firm’s inclusion and diversity strategy.

When not at work, I like spending time with my family and friends, planning my next trip or sharpening my newly found gardening skills at home.