Beth Lockwood Stone
About Beth Lockwood Stone
Beth Lockwood Stone is an Audit Manager at Nationwide Building Society in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, specializing in IT and business risk management. She has a background in finance and auditing, with previous roles at CooperVision, LV=, and Allianz Insurance.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Beth Lockwood Stone has been serving as an Audit Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing audit processes and providing assurance on risk management practices. Her position is based in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, where she has contributed to the organization's internal audit functions for two years.
Education and Expertise
Beth Lockwood Stone studied at the University of Lincoln, where she earned a degree in Biomedical Science, focusing on Genetics from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her professional development by achieving the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation from The Chartered Institute of Internal Audit in 2019. Her educational background supports her expertise in risk management and audit practices.
Background in Audit and Risk Management
Prior to her current role, Beth Lockwood Stone worked at several organizations in various audit and risk management positions. She was employed at CooperVision as Finance Risk and Controls Manager (EMEA) for six months in 2021 and at Allianz Insurance as Senior Auditor for one year from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she spent seven years at LV= as an Auditor, where she independently appraised the adequacy of risk management across the LV= Group.
Specialization in IT and Business Risk Management
Beth Lockwood Stone specializes in providing assurance and advice on IT and business risk management. Her expertise is directed towards Senior Management and the Board, ensuring that risk management practices are effectively implemented and monitored. She possesses skills in transformation and change assurance, which are essential for leading audits and enhancing organizational processes.