Dianne Walker

Senior independent Director, Dianne, has had a long career as a trusted adviser to a wide variety of businesses and ownership structures, from multi-national PLCs, private and public bodies, as well as employee-owned and owner-managed businesses, including private equity backed businesses in England and Wales.

A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, and an award-winning non-executive director, Dianne was previously part of the senior management team of PricewaterhouseCoopers, providing guidance to a broad portfolio of clients, with responsibility for Audit, Risk Management as well as M&A Transaction Services.

Currently combining a portfolio of main board roles, Dianne is currently also Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Victorian Plumbing PLC. Until recently, Dianne was Senior Independent Director and Chair of Audit & Risk Committee at Inspired PLC until its disposal to private equity investors in October 2925.

Born and educated by Welsh-speaking parents in North Wales, Dianne retains close personal and business contacts in the region. Dianne is a shareholder and non-executive Chair of the Board at J&L Elevator Components Ltd, an employee-owned business based in St Asaph, North Wales and is also a shareholder in Star Units Ltd, a North Wales start-up company. Until recently, she also served as non-executive member of the North Wales Police Joint Audit Committee.

Dianne holds a first-class, dual honours, degree in Economics and Accounting & Financial Management from the University of Sheffield. She was recently recognised twice in the Sunday Times & Peel Hunt Non-Executive Director of the Year Awards. She also regularly contributes to panel discussions on Board corporate governance matters.

In addition to her professional responsibilities, Dianne plays a prominent role in several voluntary and community projects in Cheshire West, where she lives with her family.

Current Chair and director roles

Awards

Sunday Times & Peel Hunt Non-Executive Director Awards:

• AIM Plc Award - Finalist (2026)
• Dame Helen Alexander Award - Winner (2019)