CIOT Management team

The CIOT is strategically led by Chief Executive – Helen Whiteman. Supported by the Senior Management Team, an operational led team of senior staff focus on key aspects to develop and deliver our membership objectives.

Senior Management Team

Chief Executive

Helen Whiteman

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Helen joined the CIOT in 2019 following her role as Chief Executive of CILEx Regulation Limited which she since 2015. As Chief Executive of the CIOT Helen’s vision is to strengthen the tax profession through leading the CIOT membership, education and driving a relevant policy agenda.

Chief Operating Officer

Andrew Burnett

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Andrew joined the CIOT as Chief Operating Officer in July 2023 and is responsible for our day-to-day business operations. Having previously served as an officer in the RAF, prior to joining CIOT he worked at The Pensions Ombudsman as Deputy Chief Operating Officer. He has a background in leadership, operations management, and customer service.

Director of Education & Secretary

Rosalind Baxter

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Rosalind has led the Education Function of the ATT and CIOT since 1999. She previously worked for two not-for-profit educational charities, and is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

Director of Public Policy

Ellen Milner

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Ellen joined the CIOT as Director of Public Policy in April 2023. With a background in corporate tax, she previously worked at HMRC, with extensive experience in areas including tax policy, compliance and training, most recently as Deputy Director for Large Business London. She has also worked as Principal Private Secretary to the First Permanent Secretary.

Chief Finance Officer and DPO

Karl Cerski

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CIMA-qualified accountant, CFO of the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Association of Taxation Technicians, and Data Protection Officer. Previously CFO & Director of Group Services at the CILEx and prior to that Finance Director of EPL Access.

Other Senior Personnel

Head of Member Services

Emma Barklamb

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At the CIOT Emma is responsible for key functions including Volunteer Management, Branch activities and Membership Services, and has extensive experience of not for profit and membership organisations.

Head of External Relations

George Crozier

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George joined as Head of External Relations for the CIOT, ATT and Low Incomes Tax Reform Group in 2009. He manages media relations, and relationships with politicians, opinion formers and other bodies. He was also a senior communications adviser for a political party.

Head of BD & Marketing

Salema Hafiz

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Salema is responsible for the brand, marketing services, events and channel marketing. She gained extensive experience in membership organisations leading employer relationships, commercial contracts, marketing, and business development for the public and private sector.

Head of HR and Office Support

Annette Hutchinson

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Annette is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She joined the CIOT in 2013 after a career that spanned the plc, charity, and consulting sectors. She leads the HR and office support team across CIOT and ATT.

Head of Professional Standards

Jane Mellor

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Jane oversees CIOT AML supervision and Professional Standards requirements and guidance for members. Jane is ATT and CTA qualified and previously worked as a personal tax manager for a Chartered Accountants firm.

Financial Controller

Linda Mensah

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Linda heads the finance teams at CIOT and ATT. She was previously Financial Controller at Publicis Sapient for Germany and Switzerland, and is ACCA qualified. She ensures annual financial statements, audits and accounting is managed and delivered.

Senior IT Systems Manager

Nick Pope

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Nick has extensive experience of managing and leading teams across IT, CRM and websites. He heads up the IT and website teams for the CIOT and ATT, and drives our IT transformation agenda.

Head of LITRG

Victoria Todd

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Victoria is a CTA (Fellow). She joined the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group at CIOT in 2005 after working in various local authority welfare rights roles. Victoria oversees LITRG which aims a voice to those unable to afford to pay for tax advice.

Head of Tax Technical

Richard Wild

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Richard heads up our work for a better, more efficient tax system, and leads our team of technical officers. He is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser, with over 25 years’ experience in tax.