About the author

Sonia is a qualified accountant with extensive international experience in advisory and assurance, specialising in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and climate risk. She has held senior roles at global firms, including leading UK ESG Advisory at a major brokerage and directing climate initiatives at a global accountancy firm.

At the NAO, she leads the development of sustainability assurance and supports public sector bodies on climate disclosures and environmental matters. She has delivered complex, regulatory-driven programmes across jurisdictions and advises Boards on integrating ESG into governance and risk frameworks.

Sonia is a Trustee for sustainability-focused non-profits, regularly speaks at external ESG events, and was recognised by the ACCA as a “Woman Making an Impact” for her leadership in the field. Her work is valued for its strategic insight.