Anna Crona, Head of Business Development Services, Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK
During a successful corporate career at IKEA, building one of the world’s most recognised and admired brands, Anna fine-tuned her entrepreneurial skills globally, nationally and locally, across all major business disciplines. Anna is using her enthusiasm, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit balanced with proven commercial and business judgement to advise companies on developing their business.

Fredrik Warneryd, Chief Executive, Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK
Fredrik Warneryd is the Chief Executive for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK, one of the largest and most active foreign chambers in the UK. Prior to joining the Chamber, Fredrik held many leading positions in the City of London. With more than 25 years of experience within the Nordic teams of French Banque Paribas, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, UBS and Credit Suisse, he has earned extensive knowledge and expertise in both the UK and Nordic markets.

Peter Cunnane, Director of International & National Initiatives, Innovate Finance
Peter leads on developing Innovate Finance’s international and national initiatives, to support and promote UK FinTech, and the opportunities for their members to grow, by developing relationships with likeminded hubs across the UK and around the world. Peter also works alongside the Head of Government Affairs and Policy to ensure that the international and national work reflects current political, public policy and regulatory priorities for the sector.

Stefan Haase, Director, Whitecap Consulting
Stefan is an experienced strategy, commercial and marketing professional with over 25 years in the fast-moving tech sector and involved from the outset with the emergence of the internet, cloud, SaaS, IoT, AI, blockchain and digital transformation. He has worked with clients such as Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mambu, University of York, Virgin Money, Mastercard, Unisys, 20% of UK building societies and a broad range of Nordic and Baltic scale-up businesses.

Ciaran O'Malley, Vice President of Ecommerce, Trustly
Ciaran joined Trustly in 2016 and has spearheaded European and UK go-to-market initiatives, cultivated strategic partnerships, and fulfilled various commercial roles. He also oversees Trustly's UK-regulated entity. In addition to his responsibilities at Trustly, Ciaran is actively engaged in the UK's Open Banking landscape and serves on the advisor panel of the Payment Systems Regulator.

Louise Partridge, Director of Operations and Business Development, Broadwing Accountancy
With over 25 years as an ICAEW FCA qualified Accountancy Professional, Louise built a successful outsourced accountancy services business that specialised in helping technology start-ups, high growth and consultancy businesses, especially those new to the UK. Her expertise are in dealing with high-growth tech Savvy businesses and helping them develop high quality financial systems and management information, whilst balancing the commercial and legislative requirements.

Brian Munjanja, Managing Director, Broadwing Accountancy
Our company guides and advises our technology, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients throughout their growth - from seed to exit; and responds to individual client needs and requirements, by providing dynamic and imaginative solutions – saving you time and money to focus and concentrate on your product and growth! I have expertise in Start-up Accounting, Business Consultancy, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Personal & Corporate Taxes, Financial analysis, Business Planning and Financial Modelling

Suzanne Bolinder, Founder, Consido
Founded by Suzanne Bolinder in 1999, Consido's primary objective has always been to help people relocate and invest in London as smoothly as possible. Suzanne is originally from Sweden and has a broad experience living in various countries, before settling in London. Suzanne and her team are very familiar with the challenges faced during a move to London and with their combined experience in the property market, they will ensure your experience is both effortless and enjoyable.

Vinay Solanki, Founder & Head of Ventures, Channel 4 Ventures
Vinay joined Channel 4 to set up Channel 4 Ventures (then known as the Commercial Growth Fund) in 2015. He is a digital and early stage company expert, with deep experience gained working for global media companies in investments and strategic business development prior to Channel 4.

Layla White, CEO & Founder, Tech Passport
Layla is a female founder of a Saas based FinTech marketplace, TechPassport. She has over 10 years + experience working in vendor facing roles within Tier 1 banks, including commercial management, vendor management and procurement. Having seen the complications of banks and FinTech suppliers working together, she set up an industry wide solution, which is her company TechPassport.

Joel Murphy, Senior Vice President, HSBC Innovation
Joel worked at SVB UK for 7 years prior to SVB UK being acquired by HSBC to form HSBC Innovation Banking, focusing primarily on debt structuring to identify and provide financing solutions to VC backed, cash burning businesses within our Venture and Growth – Fintech Team. He developed and maintained sector specific focus in Fintech during those years with a further sub sector focus within the Insurtech and Payments verticals.

Yusuf Ozdalga, Partner, QED Investors
Yusuf is a London based Partner at QED Investors with a focus on European financial technology and consumer finance companies. Yusuf joined QED in 2017, and his career has spanned roles as an operator, advisor, entrepreneur and investor. His current portfolio of investments include Wagestream, Zopa, and GAIN Credit.

Veronica Glab, Head of Partnerships, Innovate Finance
Veronica M Glab is Head of Partnerships & Investment Lead at Innovate Finance, the UK FinTech association, where she leads the Annual Investment Report and Investment Programme connecting FinTechs with VCs and strategic investors. Prior to joining Innovate Finance, Veronica held various corporate strategy roles at the UK/USA Chamber of Commerce, the United Nations and El Corte Inglés. Veronica has worked in New York, Madrid and London and speaks Polish and Spanish.

Nikhil Shah, Director, Technology & Data, Fieldfisher
Nikhil specialises in complex technology projects and high value commercial contracting. He has a broad practice covering a range of disciplines, including mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracts, infrastructure, data, telecoms, technology and digital, strategic sourcing and commercial disputes. His clients operate in a range of sectors, including communications, financial services, infrastructure, healthcare and life sciences, and energy and resources.

Toby Usher, Senior Associate, Corporate, Fieldfisher
Toby advises listed & private companies on corporate transactional work. He has experience acting on public takeovers, cross boarder M&A, private equity and venture capital investments and joint ventures. Toby also regularly advise clients with regard to shareholder relations, corporate governance and company law issues. He has a particular focus on the media and technology sectors and have experience advising large multinationals, UK-based companies and start-ups on fundraisings, acquisitions and disposals

John Budd, Director, Financial Markets & Products, Fieldfisher
John advises clients on financial regulation, with a particular focus on banking, payments and fintech. He has significant experience of supporting compliance with prudential and conduct rules, liaising with the FCA and PRA, as well as corporate transactions. He is listed as an "associate to watch" in Chambers and Partners UK for payments law and a "rising star" for financial services by IFLR1000. Before returning to private practice at a leading international firm, John worked at the Bank of England.

Jens Saltin, Frm Head of expansion, Klarna, Co-founder & frm. CEO, Steven, Startup investor
Jens is an Intrapreneur and entrepreneur who has built successful organisations across Europe.He launched Klarna in the Netherlands, Austria and the UK. He also co-founded and ran Steven from inception to the sale of the company in 2023.

Erik Wenngren, Co-founder, Spintop Ventures
Erik is a co-founder of Spintop Ventures, an EIF-backed VC company investing in early stage Nordic SW enabling technology companies with global ambitions. Spintop (started in 2009) has invested and supported Nordic companies from seed to high-value, even Unicorn, exits to global giants like Zynga, Cisco and Klarna. He is well networked in the start-up ecosystem across Europe, has supported and mentored numerous early stage companies and has as a Business Angel also invested in some 25 start-ups.

Justin Parr, Head of Credit, Treyd
Justin Parr brings over 15 years of experience in credit risk management from both fintech and investment banking, including roles at Stenn, Beacon, and Macquarie Bank. As the Head of Credit at Treyd, he spearheads sustainable growth and financial inclusion through robust risk strategies. Treyd provides innovative financing solutions with its 'Sell first, pay suppliers later' model, empowering growing companies in the UK, Ireland, and Nordics to manage their working capital efficiently.

Joe Roche, General Manager, Fintech North
Joe has experience in the professional services, legal services and FinTech sectors working across the North since 2016. Joe joined FinTech North as its first full-time employee in September 2019, having previously worked for the Institute of Directors and a global law firm. As General Manager for FinTech North, Joe manages a team of 3 people, overseeing all event, marketing and commercial activity, and regularly supports Northern FinTech entrepreneurs and new market entrants.

Connor Batty, Head of Business Team & Account Director, Deliberate PR
Connor Batty is Head of Deliberate PR's Business Media Team. He leads work on corporate PR strategy across a number of sectors, such as fintech and sustainability. Connor previously worked in politics and public affairs.

Dawn Dunn, Senior Inward Investment Manager, Invest Newcastle

Emanuela Meini, Senior Inward Investment Manager
Emanuela is Senior Inward Investment Manager based in London. In her role Emanuela supports international companies in the Financial and Cyber sector looking to set up and grow their business in London. From assisting international companies with regulatory questions to plugging them into London’s network. She previously worked with London fintech and Cyber companies that were looking to expand and grow their business overseas.

Melina Jacovou, CEO & Founder
Melina is a driven entrepreneur that has helped many tech companies scale both in the UK and Europe. She is a a huge advocate of London and the UK, advising Tech companies on the best approach when expanding, and you may see herspeaking at events talking all things talent, growth and expansion. She works very closely with government bodies to promote the UK as a destination. She is also highly involved in promoting inclusivity.

Adam Tudor
Bank Authorisations Manager, Financial Conduct Authority

Gary Hurst
Payment Authorisations Manager, Financial Conduct Authority

Cathrine Castellanos Pinzon
Regulatory Sandbox Lead, Financial Conduct Authority