Simon Hoolihan
About Simon Hoolihan
Simon Hoolihan serves as the Group Head of Internal Audit and Risk Assurance at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in audit and risk management, having worked at notable organizations including KPMG UK, FirstGroup, Scapa, and ConvaTec.
Current Role at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Simon Hoolihan serves as the Group Head of Internal Audit and Risk Assurance at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Northwich, England. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the internal audit processes and ensuring effective risk management within the organization.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit and Risk Management
Prior to his current role, Simon Hoolihan worked at several organizations in various capacities related to internal audit and risk assurance. He was the Director of Internal Audit at ConvaTec from 2015 to 2019. He also served as the UK Internal Audit Manager at FirstGroup from 2011 to 2015 and as the Group Head of Risk & Assurance at Scapa from 2019 to 2021.
Career Background at KPMG UK
Simon Hoolihan began his career at KPMG UK, where he worked in various roles from 2004 to 2010. He started as an Audit Assistant and progressed to the position of Assistant Audit Manager in Liverpool. His experience at KPMG provided him with a strong foundation in audit practices and risk management.
Educational Background
Simon Hoolihan studied at Merchant Taylors' School from 1992 to 1999. He then attended Durham University, where he earned a BA Honours degree in Geography with a 2:1 classification from 1999 to 2002. His educational background has contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of risk assessment.