Name: Vanessa Aradia

Company: ICB

Title: Head of Learning and Development

Biography

Head of Learning and Development at the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). With over 30 years’ experience across payroll, accountancy and education, she specialises in designing practical learning pathways that prepare finance professionals for a rapidly evolving industry. Her work focuses on AI readiness, digital skills, regulatory confidence and the growing advisory role of finance professionals.