Payroll professionals body welcomed three new board members

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) has announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors, following its Annual General Meeting recently.

Elected to the board of directors, the CIPP welcomed Chartered members Ana Laiu and Brian Sparling, as well as Lara Smart, who officially took up their roles on 1 April 2024. 

Ana Laiu (MSc, FCIPPdip, AATQB) is a highly skilled strategic leader in payroll, who is passionate about championing the sector. She has worked with the CIPP as a tutor since 2018, and has held multiple senior positions during her career. Ana is currently director of Pay and Reward at PPHE Group, a company she has worked for since 2015. 

Brian Sparling (ChFCIPPdip) has worked for many big name brands to deliver excellence in payroll and systems.

Working for brands such as Dayforce, TSB Bank, JD Wetherspoon and BSkyB, Brian’s work has seen him recognised as one of the Top 50 Payroll and Reward Professionals for the past five years. He is a keen leader, mentor and advocate of best practice and personal growth at all levels of experience. 

Lara Smart (FCIPPdip) works with clients from all areas of business and provides high level consultancy skills. Strategic and focused on problem solving, Lara is passionate about education improvement and offering exceptional payroll insight and expertise to her clients.

She has worked in the industry for over 15 years, including global payroll positions for Endeavor and Just Eat, as well as being a member of the CIPP for over a decade.

Jason Davenport, chief executive officer at the CIPP, said: “Having three new members elected to the CIPP board represents a shift in the way we want to work as a business - a shift for the better. With only ten members sitting on our board of directors, introducing three new faces will be a big change, and one we’re looking forward to implementing. 

“Ana, Brian, and Lara all bring unique skill sets, perspectives and experiences that will be hugely valuable in guiding the future of the CIPP and helping best serve the needs of our members. We’re excited to officially welcome them and work together to make a positive impact for the industry.”

For more information on the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals please visit the website.

Pictured (L-R): Brian Sparling ChFCIPPdip - Board director at CIPP, Clare Warrington MSc FCIPPdip AFHEA - Chair at CIPP, Jason Davenport MCIPP MIoD - chief executive officer at CIPP, Ana Laiu MSc FCIPPdip - board director at CIPP, Lara Smart ChFCIPPdip - board director at CIPP