David J FayAddress: Mullinaveigue, Roundwood, Co Wicklow, Ireland

Phone: Mobile 00353 (0) 876 266214

Email:dfay50@gmail.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

An experienced Director, combining an exceptional level of personal integrity with shrewd negotiation and problem solving skills. A track record of establishing high performance teams and service delivery. Strong leadership skills, innovative thinking and technical expertise. Experienced in working with Board and Executive staff and personnel at all levels across complex challenging organizations within multi jurisdictions and disciplines. Experience includes Company Co-Founder, Company Director, Non-Executive Director, Head of Internal Audit and Compliance.

Key Skills and Experience

Company Start up Corporate Governance Highly motivated/ self-starter

Company Director Strong Leadership skills Team Builder Non-Executive Director Stakeholder Management/

Relationship ManagementHead of Internal Audit Strong Communicator Internal ConsultantHead of Compliance and Assurance

Change agent/ adaptable

Risk Management Professional trainer

Career History

D&D Growlercraft Ltd , Wicklow, Ireland Nov. 2014 to dateJob Title: Co-Founder, Director and Company SecretaryAn innovative startup small business providing the independent off license trade with a system to provide their customers with draft craft beer.

Volunteer Ireland, Wicklow, Ireland Jan. 2015 to dateJob Title: Non-Executive Director A charity providing guidance on support to volunteer groups in the Wicklow area. A coopted appointment to the Board to add to the Governance knowledge base of the organisation.

Bird Watch Ireland, Wicklow, Ireland Oct. 2014 to dateJob Title: Non-Executive Director A Charity aimed at promoting the conservation of Ireland’s bird population. A coopted appointment to the Board to add to the Governance knowledge base of the organisation.

Management Consultant – Interim Head of Internal Audit, Ireland Sept. 2013 to Sept.2014Established a business providing a service to organizations that required cover for the Head of Internal Audit, an independent review or assessment of Internal Audit Services or to establish an Internal Audit Function. Advising large organizations on the most appropriate way of delivering an Internal Audit service.

Mercury Engineering –Sandyford, Dublin May 2013 to Sept. 2013 Job Title: Group Internal AuditorA mechanical and electrical contracting company with a turnover of circ. 500 million euro and staff of 2,000 employees operating in Ireland, UK, Poland, Russia and UAE.

The key responsibility was to develop an Internal Audit function that is fit for purpose in the

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engineering sector using a co-sourced model.

EirGrid PLC ,Ballsbridge, Dublin Mar. 2007 to May 2013 Job Title: Head of Internal Audit and ComplianceThe electricity transmission system operator and market operator for Ireland.

Responsibility for providing the Board with assurance that management’s systems of internal control are adequate and effective and for ensuring that it has robust compliance procedures to satisfy the electricity regulator and other bodies.

Delivering a risk based internal audit plan with an outsourced resource from PwC. Established the audit service from ground up, created a risk management framework and

process and implemented a compliance procedure for the company. Reporting directly to the Audit Committee but administratively to the Chief Executive.

Undertaking and reporting findings on a variety of performance improvement reviews, including Best Value reviews and Value for Money reviews.

Home Group PLC, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England Mar. 2005 to Mar. 2007Job Title: Head of Business AssuranceEstablished, implemented and managed a highly regarded internal audit and risk management service for one of the UK’s largest housing associations; delivering a risk based audit plan that covered all aspects of the business including housing development, housing management, Care and Supported Services. Reporting directly to the Audit Committee but administratively to the Chief Executive.

Managed a Team of 5 people. Facilitated the establishment of ERM and best practice risk management systems and was

instrumental in creating an effective and respected Risk Steering Group. Focus was on business risks defined by Senior Management.

Commissioned special resource e.g. IT and treasury from a firm of accountants to provide efficiency and effectiveness for the Group in terms of audit resource.

Investigating and reporting on frauds and other irregularities, liaising on such matters with management and acting as a witness in disciplinary proceedings.

EirGrid PLC, Ballsbridge, Dublin Jan. 2003 to Mar. 2005Job Title: Head of Internal Audit and ComplianceA new company created from ESB. Established, implemented and successfully delivered a risk based internal audit plan with an outsourced resource from PwC. Reporting directly to the Audit Committee but administratively to the Chief Executive. Highly regarded by the Board and Executives.

Internal Audit Consultant, Scotland Jul. 2002 to Jan. 2003Worked for an agency on internal audit temporary contract assignments in the NHS in Scotland. Also worked briefly as an audit manager at an energy advisory company in Newcastle.

West of Scotland Water Authority, Scotland Apr. 2000 to Jul. 2002Job Title: Head of AuditCreated and successfully delivered an audit service, consisting of approximately 12 staff (a mix of traditional audit staff and scientists), provided coverage of business, operational and security issues, with regular reporting to the Audit Committee. To provide a holistic view on business assurance and risk management the Safety Officer and Security Officer also reported in to this post.

Pricewaterhouse Cooper, Edinburgh, Scotland 1993 to 2000Job Title: Senior Manager (Government Services)Primary responsibilities for delivering risk management and internal audit services to a variety of central government, local government, NHS and private sector bodies, reporting directly to Senior Management and the Audit Committees. Lead on some key projects.

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Coopers and Lybrand, Inverness, Scotland 1996 to 1998

Job Title: Internal Audit Consultant ManagerOperational internal audit management of an outsourced NHS internal audit contract, comprising a team of 8 staff transferred to Coopers & Lybrand under TUPE arrangements.

Coopers and Lybrand, Leeds, England 1993 to 1996Job Title: Audit Manager Key clients were the Child Support Agency, FE Colleges and MAFF.

KPMG, Leeds, England 1990 to 1993Job Title: Assistant ManagerProvided internal audit service to a number of key clients including Yorkshire Health Authority, Craven District Council, Bretton Hall College and several other education clients.Seconded to a higher education client, acting as a Financial Controller, and to a health client acting as Assistant Director of Finance.

Cumbria County Council, England 1985 to1990Job Title: Internal Auditor and Service Accountant

North Eastern Electricity Board, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England 1975 to 1985 Job Title: Trainee Auditor

Education and Professional Qualifications:

Fellow of the Institute of Internal Auditors – admitted 1986 Association of Accounting Technicians ONC Business Studies 1980 6 “O” Levels

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