About the author
Rebecca took on the role of chief operating officer (COO) in October 2024. Her responsibilities include strategy, finance and resources, digital services and communications. She is the chief information officer and SIRO. Prior to being appointed as COO, Rebecca was responsible for the NAO’s work with government departments focused on the UK’s infrastructure as well as defence, climate change and environment. She was also responsible for our VFM service line.
Rebecca has worked at the NAO since 2004. Before joining the Executive Team, she led the NAO’s VFM work on the Department for Transport. She is a chartered accountant with many years’ experience in both financial and VFM audit across a range of public bodies.
Rebecca is a Trustee of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and chairs its Finance and Resources Committee. She is also an independent member of the Finance Committee of the Cardinal Hume Centre in Westminster.