Audit & Risk Committee Independent Member at John Lewis Partnership
📍 London, England, United Kingdom
Vijay Thakrar has a distinguished career as a board member and investor, following over 20 years as a partner at a Big 4 accounting firm. A graduate of The London School of Economics and Political Science, he currently serves as Chairman and Non-Executive Director for multiple PLCs, specializing in strategy, M&A, and corporate governance.
He is passionate about accelerating sustainable and profitable growth within the companies he supports. This is demonstrated through his chairmanship of The Alumasc Group, which recently earned the London Stock Exchanges Green Economy Mark for its focus on sustainable building products.
He has publicly shared content using the hashtag #climatechange, showing a personal interest in environmental issues.
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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Audit & Risk Committee Independent Member
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview
How Vijay shows up
Risk-Taker
Impact-Driven
Candid & Clear
They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.
Priorities
Topics Vijay cares about
Sustainable Business
He focuses on accelerating "sustainable and profitable growth" and chairs The Alumasc Group, a company recognized with the LSE's Green Economy Mark.
Corporate Governance
Serves as Chairman and a member of numerous Audit, Remuneration, and Nomination committees, with expertise in risk management and governance for PLCs.
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Career
Work history
8-2021 - 1-2023
Audit & Risk Committee Independent Member
John Lewis Partnership
5-2021 - 11-2025
Senior Independent Director, Chair Audit Committee then Remcom, Nomcom Member
Alpha Group International plc
9-2020
Non Executive Director, Chairman, Nomcom Chair, Remcom Member
Treatt plc
9-2020
Non Executive Director, Remcom Chair, Public Interest Board/Audit Committee Member
RSM UK
1-2019
Chairman, Nomcom Chair, Remcom/Auditcom member
The Alumasc Group plc
In the press
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Education
1980 - 1983
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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