Claire Fitzsimons

Claire Fitzsimons is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Economics at Manchester Metropolitan University with 11 years of teaching experience across professional, postgraduate and undergraduate programs. Her research examines relationships between corporate governance structures (particularly board diversity) and corporate financial/ethical performance.

Professional Background: Chartered Accountant (FCA) with 18 years practice experience including forensic accounting at Deloitte and Ernst & Young, specializing in fraud investigations and litigation support.

Teaching: Developed curriculum in governance, risk and ethics; supervises MSc dissertations; serves as personal tutor; created governance/risk/control modules for online Masters programs.

Professional Roles: Assistant examiner for ACCA (Strategic Business Leader, Strategic Business Reporting) and ICAEW (Financial Accounting, Case Study); credentialed Mental Health First Aid Champion.