Biography

Annabel is a Partner and Global Head of Ethics and Compliance at KPMG in the UK. Annabel is UK Head of Social Impact and leads our Forensic ESG Integrity services supporting clients in identifying, mitigating, responding to and investigating ESG risks such as Human Rights, Modern Slavery, Conflict Minerals, Greenwashing and Sustainability Fraud and Misconduct. 

Annabel has over 20yrs experience helping clients design, embed, monitor and investigate ethics and compliance incl. responding to allegations of modern slavery in the supply chain, illegal deforestation and bribery and corruption, Annabel has led a wide variety of forensic investigations and compliance engagements in the UK and internationally.

Annabel’s recent experience includes assisting clients in preparing for sustainability regulation such as EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Swiss Ordinance on due diligence and transparency (VSoTR), Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA)and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). She has led teams designing and executing supplier integrity due diligence programmes and responding to regulatory enquiries including where independent monitors have been appointed or in cases where settlement agreements require independent review of an organisation’s compliance programme.