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Lee White

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Chief Executive Officer at International Federation of Accountants
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Lee White is the CEO of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), with over 30 years of experience in the profession. His career spans leadership roles at Chartered Accountants ANZ, the IFRS Foundation, and as Chief Accountant at ASIC. He is a graduate of Macquarie University and INSEAD.

He played a pivotal role in the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) during his time at the IFRS Foundation.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Sustainability Reporting
Championed the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and frequently speaks on the profession's role in addressing environmental issues.
Global Profession Engagement
Actively engages with accounting bodies worldwide, including in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, to strengthen the global profession and ensure its relevance.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Chief Executive Officer
International Federation of Accountants
2-2018 - 3-2024
Managing Director
IFRS Foundation
1-2012 - 12-2017
Chief Executive Officer
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
11-2010 - 12-2011
Executive General Manager - Members
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
3-2009 - 5-2011
General Manager Leadership & Quality
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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Media appearances

IFAC taps IFRS Foundation's Lee White as its next CEO. Featured in Accounting Today
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Education
Graduate
INSEAD
Bachelor of Economics
Macquarie University
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