Coats
Heather Lawrence
Independent Non-Executive Director
| Position | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Nationality | British |
| Tenure | Appointed on 7 November 2022 |
| Committees | Chair Designate of Audit and Risk Committee Member of Nomination Committee |
Key skills and experience
- More than 25 years of experience in finance
- Strong background in corporate finance and investment banking, and track record of delivering positive change globally and regionally
External appointments
Heather originally qualified as a Chartered Accountant and subsequently spent well over a decade working in senior roles in corporate finance and investment banking, where she honed her experience across industrial and transportation businesses. In her most recent role, Heather was a Managing Director at Citigroup, where she ran the Aviation and Travel franchise in EMEA. She has served on several boards and was previously a Non-Executive Director of Flybe plc. Heather is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Melrose Industries plc.
Qualifications
Heather holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Exeter.