Bio

I am a business leader who excels at developing and scaling digital businesses within Financial Services. Recognised for integrity, capability and domain knowledge, I am CEO of Mettle, an SME challenger bank and NatWest Group venture, and also lead Digital Assets activity across the Group. With 25 years’ tenure as a senior bank executive and leader in a regulated environment, I have an unusual skill set that mixes technology, start-ups and operations with an entrepreneurial mindset to advance a portfolio of in-house fintechs including a start-up as CEO of a digital bank. I generate impact through innovation and use a deep understanding of managing transformation and operating at scale to ensure digital businesses are prepared for success. I am a trusted business partner with credibility and authority who maximises bank funds and create ground-breaking solutions in an industry facing significant disruption from technology-led competition. As a highly analytical and commercially aware thought leader who shares insights to improve the banking industry, I leverage judgement to exploit data that drives innovation and business performance. I thrive on inspiring individuals and teams to be collaborative, purposeful and bold. With strong partnership and resourceful problem-solving skills, I pride myself on building robust and trusted relationships with key stakeholders and blend my vision and technical expertise with financial acumen and a fresh approach to drive the business agenda. Reach out to me to discuss any of the above. Leadership | Digital Assets | Strategic Planning | Financial Crime Prevention | Strategic Narrative | Enterprise Innovation | Corporate Venturing | Software Engineering | Thought Leadership | People Management | Stakeholder Management | Relationship Building | Commercial Acumen | Collaboration | Emotional Intelligence