ICAEW East of England: Digital and AI insight group | 2026

12:00

Welcome and introductions

12:10

Roundtable discussion

12:50

Further comments and questions

12:55

Key takeaways

13:00

Close

Jenny Blewett | Chair

Jenny is the Head of Finance at Costello Medical, where she leads the global finance team and is widely recognised for using technology to transform financial processes. Her work is particularly known for redesigning reporting to deliver clearer data insights, enabling faster and more effective decision-making, and saving days from recurring month-end close cycles.

She is a member of the ICAEW Technology Faculty Board, where she contributes to national discussions on the role of technology and automation in the future of finance.

Jenny holds a degree in Mathematics from the University of Exeter and began her career in Audit and Assurance with a Top 4 UK accounting firm, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. She went on to build extensive experience across the technology sector and the NHS.

During her time in the NHS, she was a member of the National NHS Finance Innovation Board. Her work in automating complex reconciliations and reporting was peer reviewed and published.

With a background spanning practice, commercial, public, and charity sectors, Jenny brings a broad and balanced perspective. She remains focused on using technology to simplify complexity, strengthen financial insight, and support better outcomes through data-led decision-making.

Louisa Matheson | Co-chair

Tom Hamilton | Chair

Tom is an Audit Director and Responsible Individual (RI) at PEM in Cambridge, with over a decade of experience advising and auditing businesses across the technology sector and other innovative, high growth industries. Tom works closely with founders, finance leaders, and boards, supporting businesses as they scale, navigate regulatory requirements, and adopt robust governance and reporting practices.

He has a strong interest in digital transformation and the practical application of emerging technologies. Tom is a passionate advocate for innovation at PEM, actively driving the adoption of new technologies - particularly data analytics and AI - to enhance audit quality, improve efficiency, and deliver greater insight for clients.

Tom brings a practice focused perspective, helping members cut through the hype and understand how digital and AI tools can be applied responsibly and effectively in real world accountancy and audit environments. He is committed to fostering informed discussion, sharing practical experiences, and supporting ICAEW members as they adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.