David Arthur, FCA

Qualifications include Chartered Accountant (1977), Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (1982).

Experience and skills/expertise:

• 40 years as a partner in Tait Walker LLP, Chartered Accountants.
• National head of Forensic Services of MHA, Chartered Accountants network.
• Vice Chair of Percy Hedley Foundation, Chair of Finance Committee and previously Chair of Audit Committee.
• Trustee of Mental Health Concern, Chair of Finance Committee and Member of Governance Committee.
• Governor of Dame Allan’s Schools.
• Director and founder member of North East Fraud Forum.
• ICAEW representative on National Business Crime Forum.
• Member of North East Bank of England Panel.
• Chair of Bulman Property Limited.
• President of Northern Society of Chartered Accountants.
• Member of Business Engagement and Advisory Board Newcastle University.