Board committees

The audit and risk assurance committee provides an independent, objective review of arrangements for internal control within NICE.

The board is tasked with setting the organisation's risk appetite and ensuring that controls are in place to manage risk within this. The audit and risk assurance committee is a crucial mechanism for supporting the board in meeting these obligations.

Members

The members of the audit and risk assurance committee are:

• Alina Lourie, non-executive director (chair)
• Mark Chakravarty, non-executive director
• Justin Whatling, non-executive director
• Amanda Gibbon, external member.

Attendees

The attendees of the audit and risk assurance committee meetings are:

• the chief executive
• the director of finance
• the associate director of finance
• the associate director of procurement
• the associate director of corporate office
• the corporate governance and risk manager
• the external auditors
• the internal auditors.

The remuneration committee is responsible for ensuring that a policy and process is in place for the performance review and remuneration of the chief executive and directors.

Members

The members of the remuneration committee are:

• Sharmila Nebhrajani, chairman (chair)
• Jackie Fielding, non-executive director
• Gary Ford, non-executive director
• Alina Lourie, non-executive director
• Bee Wee, non-executive director.

Attendees

The attendees of the remuneration committee are:

• the chief executive
• the chief people officer
• the associate director of corporate office.