Name: Michelle Cardwell

Company: International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

Title: Head of Accountancy Education

Biography

Michelle is Head of Accountancy Education at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), leading its global strategy to advance future‑ready accountancy education. A Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), she brings experience across the profession, including a Big Four firm, a professional accountancy body, a national regulator, and IFAC. Her work spans policy and advocacy development, international standard setting, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership on global trends shaping the profession.