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Our Remarkable Journey

It all began in 2002, with an aim to revolutionise recovery audits. Founded by our CEO, James Cook, Audit Partnership quickly became an industry leader, renowned for its cutting-edge recovery audit software and world-class operational & technical team.

Meet The Team

James Cook

Founder & CEO

Our visionary founder has been at the helm since inception in 2002. With a profound understanding of the industry, he drives the firm’s strategy, oversees its talented team, and ensures seamless operations. James’s impeccable expertise and leadership have consistently surpassed those of the largest global profit recovery providers, setting him apart as an industry leader.

Jonathan Evans

VP Audit Operations

Jonathan is the driving force behind our industry-leading profit recovery solutions. With a wealth of experience and expertise in the field, he meticulously oversees every aspect of service delivery to ensure exceptional results and unparalleled customer service. Known for his unwavering dedication, Jonathan consistently delivers outstanding outcomes for our client partners.

Sunil Raihal

VP of Strategy and Innovation

Unleashing the power of recovery audits worldwide for over 25 years. An accomplished leader with a global perspective, Sunil brings unmatched technical and operational expertise to the table. With a unique blend of intricate systems and financial knowledge, coupled with advanced data mining techniques and strategic acumen, crafting highly effective and lucrative solutions.

James Brown

HR Director

Driven by a passion for people and excellence, James is a global HR leader with over 15 years of experience. He places great emphasis on nurturing our employees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Implementing robust progression frameworks and comprehensive internal training programs, James ensures that every individual has the tools and knowledge to thrive in their professional journey.

Declan Lavelle

Finance Director

Declan leads the Finance team across the UK, US, India, and Nepal. Armed with decades of extensive understanding of business operations, he is committed to driving robust financial performance and meticulous budgetary control across all facets of the organisation. He is instrumental in expanding the business footprint globally with his financial acumen and industry know-how.

Lokesh Shrestha

Executive Director - Nepal

A senior operations leader with over 15 years of expertise, is a master of his field. With a profound and broad understanding of recovery audit, he has successfully served global clients across various industries. From audit development and data analysis to operational management and strategic business planning, Lokesh’s versatile skill set ensures enhanced productivity, efficiency, and profitability for businesses.

Owais Bhat

Executive Director - India

Owais has over 10 years of experience in retail with building and managing sustainable teams that have been focussed on improving cash flow, operating margins, harmonising cost prices, developing systems and processes to mitigate revenue loss.

Owais has worked within the recovery audit space for some of the largest retail organisations within Europe and Asia to build internal capabilities within this space. He has comprehensive understanding of how large scale retailers are operationally set up and has made significant contributions by deploying governance models & solutions that eliminate revenue leakage & ensure financial, contractual and regulatory compliance.

Michael Robinson

Audit Director

An experienced operations leader who prioritises service delivery & client satisfaction. Over a decade, he has consistently driven innovation to achieve optimal client outcomes. His progressive & supportive management style has nurtured talent and revolutionised audit tools, processes, and systems. Michael is a passionate advocate for improvement, consistently working on initiatives to unify teams and build client audits from the ground up.

Ian Webber

Audit Director

Known for his enthusiastic, proactive and hands on approach, Ian always puts the client first by creating bespoke audit solutions that deliver the best return. Ian plays a pivotal role in expanding our business into the North American market and has fostered a culture of progressiveness and flexibility in the operations team. Ian is a proactive leader who prioritises client satisfaction, drives expansion, and encourages innovation.

Matthew Hill

Business Development Director

Matthew leads the global sales strategy and execution at Audit Partnership. With over 15 years experience in recovery audit services and solutions, he is responsible for driving revenue growth, developing key client relationships and address financial leakage. He is passionate about error prevention, not just recovery and is the driving force behind our Capture solution.

Hemanth H

Executive Director - India

Hemanth has over 15 years’ retail experience, leading sustainable teams to improve cash flow, margins, and processes that prevent revenue loss. He has driven audit transformations delivering significant recoveries and long-term value for global retailers across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the US. With deep knowledge of large-scale retail operations, he has implemented governance models that eliminate leakage and ensure compliance, enabling retailers to unlock untapped value through smarter, collaborative audit practices.

James Cook

CEO

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Jonathan Evans

VP – Global Operations

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Sunil Raihal

VP of Strategy and Innovation

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James Brown

Director – Human Resources

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Declan Lavelle

Director – Finance

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Lokesh Shrestha

Executive Director – Nepal

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Michael Robinson

Audit Director

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Ian Webber

Audit Director

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Hemanth H

Executive Director - India

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Matthew Hill

Business Development Director

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Our Philosophy and Approach

At Audit Partnership, we prioritise clients’ needs with our experience and technology to deliver maximum recoveries, transparency, and value. Our comprehensive audits span transactions, suppliers, and claim types, ensuring sustainable financial benefits for every organisation we partner with.

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Strategic Collaboration for Guaranteed Outcomes

Align your business objectives with our proven expertise. We focus on precision, timelines, and efficiency, ensuring every engagement delivers measurable results to reach your goals.

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Precision Through Systematic Technology

Backed by ISO27001 and ISO9001 certifications for information management and process excellence, our in-house technology elevates audit outcomes.

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Agile Excellence and Efficient Resource Utilisation

Our experts rapidly scale to deliver audits that consistently surpass client expectations and keep them updated with our online reporting tools and regular reviews.

Bringing Excellence with Our Core Values

At Audit Partnership, we ensure your interests come first, allowing us to adapt swiftly to your needs.

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In your Corner

We’re approachable collaborators, dedicated to adapting to your evolving needs with a friendly touch.

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Above and Beyond

Excellence is our standard. We consistently deliver exceptional service, surpassing expectations.

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Never Stand Still

Our progressive, inquisitive spirit fuels continuous improvement and innovation. We share a passion for learning.

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Do the Right Thing

We uphold fairness, inclusivity, and respect, grounded in our principles and ethics, ensuring the right choices are made.

Data Security

At Audit Partnership, we employ robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, breaches, and other threats, ensuring the security and integrity of our customers’ data within our service. We understand the importance of safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining uninterrupted and scalable operations.

Compliance

ISO 27001
ISO 9001
Cyber Essentials
GDPR Compliant

Data Security

AES-256 encryption on all data at rest
TLS 1.2+ & AES-256 on data in transit
Fully redundant Next-Gen firewalls with Advanced Threat Protection

Access Management

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforced
Enterprise Single Sign-On with strict conditional access
Least Privilege access policies

Resiliency

Utilisation of both Cloud and Dedicated Compute resource
Tier 3 datacentre facility
2N+1 Power Redundancy
24/7 on-site security

Who We Are

Our Remarkable Journey

Meet The Team

Our Philosophy and Approach

Strategic Collaboration for Guaranteed Outcomes

Precision Through Systematic Technology

Agile Excellence and Efficient Resource Utilisation

Bringing Excellence with Our Core Values

In your Corner

Above and Beyond

Never Stand Still

Do the Right Thing

Data Security

Compliance

Data Security

Access Management

Resiliency

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