Verity Billson

Verity Billson is a senior leader in Third Party Risk Management with over 25 years of experience across financial services, retail, and manufacturing. She currently serves as Group Head of Third Party Risk Management at Experian, where she leads global oversight and strategy across UK&I, EMEA, APAC, and Brazil. Verity has a strong track record of building TPRM functions from the ground up, delivering operational resilience, and driving compliance with regulatory standards. Her career includes senior roles at Jaguar Land Rover, Boots, and Capital One, where she led supplier management strategies, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation initiatives. Verity is known for her strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and ability to deliver measurable results. She is also an active fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation and a recipient of the National Outsourcing Association’s Academic Achievement Award.

Why are you interested in becoming a TPRA board member?

I am passionate about advancing the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) profession and contributing to the development of best practices that drive meaningful change across industries. Over the course of my career, I’ve successfully built and matured TPRM functions in large, complex organisations, often from the ground up. I understand the challenges practitioners face and the value of a strong professional community. Serving on the TPRA board would allow me to give back to the profession, collaborate with other leaders, and help shape the future of TPRM through thought leadership, advocacy, and strategic guidance.

As a UK-based practitioner with a strong network across financial services, retail, and manufacturing sectors, I am well placed to support TPRA in driving increased adoption and membership within the UK. I can help raise awareness of TPRA’s value proposition, foster engagement with UK organisations, and promote the association’s resources and events to a wider audience.