The FCA makes senior appointments to drive its transformation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulator of the financial services industry in the United Kingdom, announced that it has made 4 senior appointments to the FCA's executive team drive its transformation. Stephanie Cohen will be the FCA's Chief Operating Officer (COO). Jessica Rusu will join the FCA's as its first Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer (CDIIO). Sarah Pritchard will become Executive Director, Markets. Emily Shepperd will take up the newly created role of Executive Director, Authorisations.

Stephanie Cohen said: "I am truly delighted to be joining the FCA at this pivotal moment. Now more than ever, the FCA has a vital role to play in protecting the interests of consumers, and I can't wait to get started."

Jessica Rusu said: "I am excited to join the FCA at this time of great transformation to leverage technology and data science to deliver innovation and excellence in regulation, to protect UK customers and help build a robust financial system. I look forward to the FCA continuing to lead in global regulatory innovation."

Sarah Pritchard said: "I look forward to working with Sheldon and all FCA colleagues to shape the future of financial markets regulation, ensuring that the FCA protects and enhances the integrity of the UK and global financial system."

Emily Shepperd said: "I am excited to be joining the FCA at such a crucial time for financial services in the UK. I look forward to helping ensure both UK markets and consumers are protected."

Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the FCA, said: "I am delighted to be welcoming Stephanie, Jessica, Sarah and Emily into the FCA to be part of our executive leadership team. They bring with them a deep understanding of the consumers we seek to protect, the markets we oversee, and all have track records for operational excellence. As we continue transforming the FCA - building a data-led regulator - their global experience and leadership, drawn from a variety of backgrounds, will be vital in ensuring we can act more quickly to reduce harm to consumers and ensure market integrity."