Asif is an expert in corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions with extensive international experience across several industries. Currently Group Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management for the John Lewis Partnership Plc. Prior to joining the John Lewis Partnership Asif spent several years working in the music and film industry successfully leading several major international acquisitions and disposals, and as Finance Director for Universal Music Czech Republic and Turkey. Asif has also held senior finance roles at Polygram and Cable & Wireless, trained as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse and is the Chairman of the British Retail Consortium Audit Committee.