Innovate Finance Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2024
Innovate Finance is delighted to launch Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2024 as part of its ongoing diversity and inclusions programme to champion diversity in the UK FinTech industry.
The Powerlist celebrates the positive impact members of the LGBTQIA+ community have had in driving a more inclusive, more democratic, and more transparent financial services sector for all. Through the Pride in FinTech initiative, Innovate Finance is working to create a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community and inspire future generations of the industry.
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“As part of Innovate Finance’s ongoing commitment to fostering greater diversity and inclusion in our FinTech ecosystem, we are excited to announce our second annual Pride in FinTech Powerlist, which celebrates the incredible work, achievements, and impact of members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are driving positive change across financial services. Our hope is that this Powerlist helps share the stories of these individuals who are inspiring current and future generations.”
- Janine Hirt, CEO at Innovate Finance
“As part of Innovate Finance’s ongoing commitment to fostering greater diversity and inclusion in our FinTech ecosystem, we are excited to announce our second annual Pride in FinTech Powerlist, which celebrates the incredible work, achievements, and impact of members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are driving positive change across financial services. Our hope is that this Powerlist helps share the stories of these individuals who are inspiring current and future generations.”
- Janine Hirt, CEO at Innovate Finance
“We are excited to launch our second Pride in FinTech 2024 in celebration and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community within the FinTech sector. More action is needed to boost diversity and inclusion in the industry, and Pride in FinTech will help us spotlight the diverse voices in UK FinTech. At Innovate Finance, we recognise the importance of our members and the people we serve and the findings of our very first Pride in FinTech Barometer will help us identity what we need to do more as industry leaders to ensure further inclusivity in our sector”
- Lou Smith, Chair at Innovate Finance
“We are excited to launch our second Pride in FinTech 2024 in celebration and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community within the FinTech sector. More action is needed to boost diversity and inclusion in the industry, and Pride in FinTech will help us spotlight the diverse voices in UK FinTech. At Innovate Finance, we recognise the importance of our members and the people we serve and the findings of our very first Pride in FinTech Barometer will help us identity what we need to do more as industry leaders to ensure further inclusivity in our sector”
- Lou Smith, Chair at Innovate Finance
“We know the FinTech sector is at the leading edge of transforming society – so I am really excited Innovate Finance is set to celebrate LGBTQ fintech leaders who do just that”
– Iain Anderson, Non Executive Director at Innovate Finance
“We know the FinTech sector is at the leading edge of transforming society – so I am really excited Innovate Finance is set to celebrate LGBTQ fintech leaders who do just that”
– Iain Anderson, Non Executive Director at Innovate Finance
“Alongside Google's long-standing commitment to support, celebrate, and uplift LGBTQ+ voices and communities, I am excited to once again sponsor Innovate Finance's Pride in FinTech Powerlist and look forward to seeing the continued impact it will have in further diversifying the FinTech ecosystem and contributing to our collective journey to learn, grow, and find Pride together, every day of the year.”
Jeremy Goro, Head of FS Strategy & Partnerships, UK at Google
“Alongside Google's long-standing commitment to support, celebrate, and uplift LGBTQ+ voices and communities, I am excited to once again sponsor Innovate Finance's Pride in FinTech Powerlist and look forward to seeing the continued impact it will have in further diversifying the FinTech ecosystem and contributing to our collective journey to learn, grow, and find Pride together, every day of the year.”
Jeremy Goro, Head of FS Strategy & Partnerships, UK at Google
“We are excited to see the 2024 Powerlist come to life. With close to 50% female representation in our leadership team and 44 countries represented in our workforce, at Zopa we want to foster an inclusive ecosystem where everyone can thrive. Embracing diversity not only enriches workplace culture but also drives innovation and growth by bringing varied perspectives to the table to better serve our diverse customer base.”
Lucas Germanos, VP Communications and External Affairs at Zopa Bank
“We are excited to see the 2024 Powerlist come to life. With close to 50% female representation in our leadership team and 44 countries represented in our workforce, at Zopa we want to foster an inclusive ecosystem where everyone can thrive. Embracing diversity not only enriches workplace culture but also drives innovation and growth by bringing varied perspectives to the table to better serve our diverse customer base.”
Lucas Germanos, VP Communications and External Affairs at Zopa Bank
“Innovate Finance’s Pride in FinTech powerlist is a powerful celebration of the supportive community of LGBTQ+ professionals and allies within the fintech industry, helping to promote a broad transformative shift towards inclusivity across the industry at a time when change is sorely needed.”
Kim Nguyen, VP People, Alloy
“Innovate Finance’s Pride in FinTech powerlist is a powerful celebration of the supportive community of LGBTQ+ professionals and allies within the fintech industry, helping to promote a broad transformative shift towards inclusivity across the industry at a time when change is sorely needed.”
Kim Nguyen, VP People, Alloy
“I am immensely proud of J.P. Morgan’s culture of inclusion and our support for the LGBTQ+ community. By championing equity and inclusion, we create spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, strengthening both our workplace and our business. Through our sponsorship of Innovate Finance’s ‘Pride in Fintech’ programme, we are excited to support the financial services industry in its journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all.”
Kieran Mehta, VP, Corporate Development and Partnerships at J.P. Morgan Payments
“I am immensely proud of J.P. Morgan’s culture of inclusion and our support for the LGBTQ+ community. By championing equity and inclusion, we create spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, strengthening both our workplace and our business. Through our sponsorship of Innovate Finance’s ‘Pride in Fintech’ programme, we are excited to support the financial services industry in its journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all.”
Kieran Mehta, VP, Corporate Development and Partnerships at J.P. Morgan Payments
