Colin Payne is a distinguished leader in financial innovation, currently serving as the Head of Innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Chair of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) convening over 90 national regulators to build a powerful, collaborative network.In these roles, he spearheads strategic initiatives to foster growth through responsible innovation, such as the newly launched AI Lab, Sandboxes and TechSprint Programme.Before joining the FCA, Colin was the Senior Director at PwC, where he delivered programs across the GCC, including national payment strategies and digital asset initiatives with Central Banks in the region. He has also held Partner and EVP positions at EY and Capgemini with an early tenure at Apple working with Steve Jobs. With over 30 years at the forefront of technology and change, Colin has built an award-winning portfolio designing and deploying world-class innovation.He has held honorary positions at Kings College and Middlesex University.
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