Hilary Lindsay, from Northampton has been named as the new Vice President of the AAT, the leading professional education and membership body for accounting staff.  She was installed as Vice President at the Association’s AGM in Lincolnshire on Friday 21 May.

Hilary’s year-long tenure will be followed by a further twelve months as the AAT’s 31st President.  Both roles are voluntary and she will act as an ambassador, speaking at events – both within the UK and overseas - and promoting the benefits of professional education and training within the accountancy profession.

Hilary is also a Council member of ICAEW, one of the AAT’s four sponsoring bodies.  She was nominated and elected to the post of Vice President by her 33 Council peers.

Hilary qualified as a chartered accountant in 1974. She became a partner in an accountancy practice in 1980. After completely her MBA, she moved into lecturing on finance and management for the Open University Business School  and also undertakes related e-learning consultancy work. She is currently reading for a Doctorate in Education with the Open University and is researching into continuing professional development and lifelong learning in the accountancy profession. Hilary is also the current chairman of Northampton Samaritans.

Looking forward to her new role, Hilary said: “It’s a fantastic honour to have been recognised in this way.  The AAT is one of the most highly respected bodies in the accounting field and makes such a difference to people’s lives. I am excited about the challenge ahead.”