Yvonne Buckell
About Yvonne Buckell
Yvonne Buckell serves as the Governance & Controls Director at Legal & General, bringing extensive experience in managing large-scale strategic programs within the financial sector. Her career spans over 30 years, with significant roles at Legal & General and Barclays Bank, focusing on governance, people management, and strategic thinking.
Work at Legal & General
Yvonne Buckell currently serves as the Governance & Controls Director for LGRR at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing governance and controls within the organization. Prior to this, she worked in various capacities at Legal & General, including as Chief of Staff for LGRR from 2017 to 2021, and as Programme Office Manager from 1999 to 2008. Her extensive experience at Legal & General has contributed to her expertise in managing large-scale strategic programmes.
Career Background
Yvonne Buckell has a career spanning 30 years in Change & IT, primarily within the financial sector. She has held multiple roles at Legal & General, including Head of Group Finance Change Solutions and PMO Lead for various programmes. Additionally, she worked at Barclays Bank as a Senior Programme Office Manager and Quality Assurance Manager. Her early career included significant roles at Lloyds Banking Group and various positions within Legal & General, showcasing her extensive experience in governance and project management.
Expertise in Governance and Management
Yvonne Buckell specializes in first-line governance, people management, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Her expertise has been instrumental in managing teams in Business Change, Governance, and Architecture within the L&G Retail Retirement division. Her ability to lead large-scale strategic programmes has been demonstrated throughout her career, particularly in her roles at Legal & General and Barclays Bank.
Previous Positions and Roles
Before her current role, Yvonne Buckell held several key positions at Legal & General, including Head of SII Programme Delivery and International BPA Programme Manager. She also served as Head of Group Finance Change Solutions at Legal & General Assurance. Her roles have often involved programme and project management, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of governance and controls in the financial sector.