User account menu Search Menu Board of Directors Elizabeth (Liz) Doherty Board member since 2016 Nationality: British | Year of birth: 1957 Audit Committee Financial Expert Elizabeth (Liz) Doherty is an expert in finance and accounting who has broad operational experience in international consumer and retail businesses. She began her career in internal audit at Unilever PLC and has held senior finance and accounting roles there and at other companies including Tesco PLC and Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC. Professional experience CFO (interim), Cognita Schools Ltd., UK (2014–2015) CFO and board member, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, UK (2011–2013) CFO (interim), City Inn, UK (2010) • CFO, Brambles Ltd., Australia (2007–2009) Group international finance director, Tesco PLC, UK (2001–2007) Various managerial positions at Unilever PLC, UK (1981–2001) Mandates Board member, Corbion NV, Netherlands Member of the supervisory board and chair of the audit committee, Royal Philips NV, Netherlands Advisor, Affinity Petcare SA and GB Foods SA, Spain Board member, Dunelm Group PLC, UK (2013–2019) Board member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, UK (2015–2019) Board member, Ministry of Justice, UK (2015–2019) Board member, Delhaize Group, Belgium (2013–2016) Board member, Nokia Corp., Finland (2013–2016) Board member, Brambles Ltd., Australia (2007–2009) Board member, SABMiller PLC, UK (2004–2010) Education Fellow, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK Bachelor’s degree in liberal studies in science (physics), University of Manchester, UK Key skills Leadership/management Finance/accounting Law/regulatory/risk management Novartis Navigate Topics Explore Companies Footer Bottom © 2021 Novartis AG Terms of Use Privacy Contacts Cookie Settings Site Map Novartis Site Directory This site is intended for a global audience