Management

Riyad Islam, Director of Finance & Corporate Services and Company Secretary

Riyad is a Chartered Management Accountant with both private and third sector experience. Riyad joins CTSI after 12 years as Director of Finance and Resources at St Clare Hospice in West Essex, where he contributed to considerable organisational growth and development. Before this role, he worked for Barnardo's children's charity, where he headed up the corporate finance team. Riyad held various senior finance positions in commerce and industry before moving to the not-for-profit sector.
 
In 2017, Riyad was admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants after successfully demonstrating significant strategic-level experience during his career.

“I’m looking forward to commencing my role as Director of Finance and Corporate Services at CTSI. I’m delighted to be joining an organisation which is driven by a strong sense of social purpose to protect the public. I am keen to use my skills and experience to help the Institute achieve its ambitious plans for growth and modernisation, which will be key to further supporting and promoting the Trading Standards profession.”