Abid Ismail

Abid Ismail is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of City & Guilds, a vocational training body. He is newsworthy due to recent scrutiny surrounding the organization's financial decisions. Specifically, a Charity Commission investigation has been launched following the sale of City & Guilds' qualification awards business and subsequent large bonuses awarded to executives. These bonuses, including a reported £1.7 million for the chief executive, occurred while the company was implementing a £22 million cost-cutting drive and reducing its UK workforce. Amidst this scandal, it has been reported that the pay of the top six executives more than tripled. As a result of these events, both the CEO, Kirstie Donnelly, and CFO, Abid Ismail, have been placed on leave. The Charity Commission's inquiry and the executives' leave highlight the serious concerns regarding governance and financial management within City & Guilds.