Members:
Suzanne Wood (Chair)
Alistair Cox
June Felix
Charlotte Hogg
Andrew Sukawaty
All committee members are independent non-executive directors. Of the current members of the Committee, Suzanne Wood, a US chartered accountant, is considered to have significant, recent and relevant financial experience. The Committee as a whole is deemed to have competence relevant to the sectors in which RELX operates.
Key duties
The main role and responsibility of the Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities regarding:
- the integrity of the interim and full-year financial statements and financial reporting processes;
- risk management and internal controls, and the effectiveness of the internal auditors; and
- the performance of the external auditors and the effectiveness of the external audit process, including monitoring the independence and objectivity of Ernst & Young. The Committee reports to the Board on its activities, identifying any matters in respect of which it considers that action or improvement is needed and making recommendations as to the steps to be taken.
Documentation
Audit Committee terms of reference
Auditor independence policy
Internal Audit & Assurance Charter
See our Annual Audit Committee report on pages 143 to 146 of the Annual Report and Financial Statements 2022