Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee
Meet our ARAC
Mair Gwynant
Chair
Mair is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales with over 30 years’ experience as a finance professional.
Peter Davies
Peter’s career background is in the field of corporate responsibility working for the Confederation of British Industry, Department of Trade and Industry and Business in the Community.
Phil George CBE
Dr Phil George CBE was Chair of the Arts Council of Wales from April 2016 until March 2023. His long career in broadcasting included 15 years as Creative Director and co-founder of the award-winning production company Green Bay Media, before which he was Head of Arts, Music and Features at BBC Wales.
Fran Targett OBE
Fran is the independent Chair of the Welsh Government’s National Advice Network providing advice to Welsh Ministers on information and advice services. Fran retired in February 2019 as the Director for Citizens Advice Cymru having been associated with Citizens Advice since 1978 when she started as a volunteer adviser.
Annmarie Thomas
Annmarie began her career in accountancy before moving into Human Resources, where she is now a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. With nearly 30 years of experience in the HR profession, she has worked across a diverse range of sectors, including education, financial services, the National Library of Wales, and the NHS.
Steve Dimmick
Steve is a non-executive director, chairman and consultant, working across the private, public and third sectors in Wales. Steve currently serves on the boards of Welsh Literature, Clwb Ifor Bach and City Executive Search. Previously, as founder and Chief Executive of doopoll, he led the business through a period of growth until its sale in 2022. Steve brings experience in governance, commercial management and risk management, with a particular interest in long-term and collaborative working methods.
Paul Bevan
Paul has over 20 years’ experience across the education and research sector, leading organisational growth and transformation in universities and colleges, frequently at the intersection between technology and people. He currently serves as Chair of Qualifications Wales and holds board and trustee roles including Aberystwyth University, Citizens Advice Flintshire and the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) Cymru.