Stephen Scott Watson

Stephen Scott Watson, CFIIA, CIA, CISA, CIHM, is an experienced auditing and risk management professional currently serving as the Chair of Audit & Risk Committee and Independent Board Member at Livin Housing, as well as a Trustee at Auckland Youth & Community Centre. Watson holds a position as an Independent Quality Assessor with the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, contributing to End-Point Assessments for apprenticeships. As the Director and Co-Founder of Watson Hepple Consulting Ltd., Watson oversees project management and client solutions. Previous roles include Chair of Group Audit Committee at Northumberland County Council, Director of Technology Risk Assurance & Consulting at AuditOne UK, and Chief Examiner for the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors. With an educational background that includes a Master of Science in Audit, Management and Consultancy from Birmingham City University and a Bachelor of Arts in Law, Watson combines academic rigor with extensive practical experience in the fields of internal auditing and technology risk assurance.