FinTech Wales has announced the resignation of Sarah Williams-Gardener as CEO, who will move to assume the role of the organisation’s Chair, replacing Louise O’Shea, from January 2024.

In brief:

-As Chair, Sarah will support the new CEO to further develop FinTech Wales’ strategic direction, as well as ensuring the continued robust governance structure of the organisation to maintain its transparency and inclusivity.

-Having established Wales as a thriving fintech cluster on a global stage, it’s now time for a new CEO to lead FinTech Wales and the Welsh fintech ecosystem through its next chapter, which will be focused on attracting and supporting more fintech organisations to start and scale their business in Wales.

-Sarah’s role as Chair will enable her the capacity to build on her previous experience with Government and policy makers, and ensure FinTechs in Wales continue to have a voice at Government level.

What does this mean?

Sarah Williams-Gardener, CEO, FinTech Wales: “I’m honoured to have been appointed as Chair for FinTech Wales having received overwhelming support from both the Board and Panel. It’s been a pleasure working alongside Louise O’Shea for the past four years, and, during her time as Chair, Louise has ensured that the organisation has gone from strength to strength. I’m stepping into very big shoes.