FinTech Wales has announced its newly appointed advisory panel – a group of industry leaders selected to provide expert guidance, strategic insight and hands-on support to FinTech businesses across Wales.
The panel is made up of FinTech Wales members and key stakeholders from across the wider Welsh FinTech ecosystem.
It brings together a diverse mix of expertise across areas including investment, regulation, technology, culture and business scaling.
It will play a critical role in helping FinTech Wales deliver on its mission to amplify, support and grow the Welsh FinTech ecosystem through its four strategic pillars – amplification, skills, funding, and ecosystem.
The new advisory panel consists of:
Tim Barnett, CEO, Credas
Gareth Berry, inward investment senior manager, Cardiff Capital Region
Rob Branch, head of proposition, EY
Will Carroll, CEO, Monmouthshire Building Society
Wayne Ellis, CIO, Admiral Money
Richard Jones, partner, Blake Morgan LLP
Rebecca Linehan, head of insight, Confused.com
Nicola McNeely, partner, HCR Law
Sameer Raham, founder & CEO, Datamonet
Mark Sweeny, founder & CEO, de Novo Solutions
Chris Whitcombe, managing director, LDMS
“We’re delighted to welcome this outstanding group of experts to our advisory panel,” said Sarah Kocianski, CEO of FinTech Wales.
“Each individual brings real-world experience and specialist knowledge that will be invaluable to our members as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of scaling a fintech business in Wales.
“The panel will also help shape the strategic direction of FinTech Wales, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our ecosystem.”