Finance Committee

The Academy’s financial affairs are overseen by the Finance Committee, chaired by the Treasurer. The Finance Committee has oversight of the Academy’s finances and investments, the annual audit and accounts, employment matters, including staffing levels and appointments, pension policy. The Committee meets three times a year in February, July and October.

Membership is as follows:

Honorary Officers
Professor Sir John Bell FRS HonFREng PMedSci, President
Professor Ian Lauder FMedSci, Treasurer

Fellows
Professor Sir Christopher Edwards FMedSci, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Newcastle
Professor Mike Spyer, Vice-Provost (Enterprises), University College London

External representatives
Mr John Hennessy, Director of Finance & Information, Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust
Ms M.J. Gallyer, Vice Provost (Administration), University College, London

Staff
Mrs Chris Straw, Director of Finance, Academy of Medical Sciences
Dr Helen Munn, Executive Director, Academy of Medical Sciences

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