Hywel Ball

EY UK & Ireland Regional Managing Partner and UK Chair

Hywel Ball is the UK & Ireland Regional Managing Partner and UK Chair at EY, a role he has held since April 1983. With over 35 years of experience at EY, he has been a partner for two decades and previously served as the Managing Partner of Assurance and Head of Audit in the UK. His extensive career includes leadership roles across various sectors, such as Financial Services, Oil and Gas, and Utilities, with significant experience in London, New York, and Edinburgh.1

Professional Background

Current Role:
- Regional Managing Partner and UK Chair at EY
- Joined as an audit trainee
Previous Positions:
- EY UK & Ireland Managing Partner of Assurance
- UK Head of Audit
- Industry Leader for Energy and Utilities sector in EMEIA
- Chairman of EY Scotland

Key Contributions

Participated in the Auditors’ Advisory Group for Sir Donald Brydon’s review on the UK audit market.
Member of the Advisory Board for the Financial Reporting Council’s Future of Corporate Reporting.
Involved in initiatives like the Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism's Embankment Project, focusing on long-term stakeholder value creation.
Client partner for several major accounts, including audit responsibilities for two FTSE 50 companies.