Leadership Team
Steve Connors
Director
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I am a Certified Information Security Manager, and for my sins I have developed a particular expertise in information systems, governance, risk management and data privacy. I work closely with ISACA, for whom I was the lead developer for their publication - Privacy by Design and Default: A Primer, the author the GDPR Audit Program for SME’s and the CCPA Audit Program. I have also been a member of ISACA’s Privacy Advisory and Digital Trust Groups and present at national and international conferences on Cyber Security, SOC Reporting, Data Privacy and Supply Chain Assurance.
I work with organisations to help them better understand their data and its value. This helps with the design and implementation of secure and effective data security and compliance strategies, specifically in relation to cyber & information security, data privacy and supply chain assurance programmes.
Outside of the office I enjoy music, golf, motor sport, but most of all disappearing with the family including the dogs to the lakes and mountains at home and abroad.
I have been a Director of Validera since 1997, and lead our Information Governance and Technology service offer. I also act as Head of Internal Audit for a range of Validera’s clients. My approach is one of working as an organisation’s critical friend, working together with clients in a supportive manner to improve their operations. I speak widely on a variety of Information Governance and related audit matters.
Lee Glover
Director
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I am a qualified Accountant, however, have specialised in internal audit since the beginning of my career which started within the in-house audit team of a FTSE100 company. I have since gained a broad range of experience from over 20 years in practice. I enjoy building professional relationships, working with my clients to help them better understand risk and improve their operations. I believe that internal audits role is pivotal to organisational success and work to further the reputation of internal audit as a profession as an active member and current Chairman of the ACCA Internal Audit Panel.
Outside of the office I enjoy spending time with my extended family and friends. Since childhood I have enjoyed travelling and cars, for many years I was an active participant in navigational rallies, however, today its mostly just polishing and maintaining.
I have been a Director of Validera since 2020, and lead our Internal Audit service offer. I act as Head of Internal Audit for a range of Validera’s clients who often compliment me for being able to identify issues, articulate risk and offer pragmatic solutions, to support their business journeys. My approach is one of working in partnership with my clients, building close relationships and acting in a supportive manner to improve their operations. I speak widely on a variety of internal audit related matters.
Barry Potter
Director
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I am a qualified Chartered Accountant. My client base covers companies with varying turnovers and operating in diverse business sectors.
I am also involved with internal audit, performance management, business planning, grant claim certification and corporate governance.
I was the founding partner of what is today, Validera. I oversee our Quality Assurance processes and lead back office support to enable our consultants to be able to focus on delivering the best possible service to our clients.
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Validera strives to build lasting, valued relationships and to make a tangible and meaningful impact. It is our clients’ success that drives us and we are proactively committed to helping our clients and colleagues achieve their organisation and life goals in a passionate and authentic way.
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