FinTech West is the representative body for Fintech in the South West and part of the FinTech National Network.
The community consists of over 3000 people across the region involved and interested in FinTech. FinTech West works alongside a wide variety of organisations including FinTechs and related tech firms, accelerators and incubators, financial and professional services, universities, colleges and schools, investors and funding bodies and public sector organisations.
We operate an open, non-membership community with core objectives to:
Connect and inform the FinTech community in the South West
Promote the South West as a FinTech centre of excellence and help develop the sector
Add value to and help generate regional economic benefit
Align to the development of the national FinTech sector
We connect with an incredibly diverse community and range of job roles, we don’t charge for membership and all are welcome to get involved whether just attending events of interest, seeking advice, searching for funding or looking for support. We rely on donations, sponsorship and the active support of those who give up their valuable time to help progress FinTech for all.
Advisory Board
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Stuart Harrison
Director, FinTech West & Associate Director, Whitecap Consulting
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Julian Wells
Director, FinTech West & Director, Whitecap Consulting
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David Henderson
Strategic Advisor, FinTech West & Head of Pensions, Penny
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Jon Beaverstock
Professor & Deputy Dean, Business School, University of Bristol
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Ingrid Anusic
Marketing Director, Moneyhub
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Marty Reid
Director, SETsquared Partnership
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Stephanie Poon
BD Executive, Invest Bristol & Bath
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Louis Spencer
Senior Relationship Manager, NatWest
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Edward Tellwright
Senior Manager, British Business Bank
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Dr Yanhui (Cathy) Zhu
Joint Programme Leader of FinTech MSc at UWE
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Dr Hisham Ihshaish
Joint Programme Leader of FinTech MSc at UWE
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Lucy McKerron
Associate Director, Purplefish
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Katharine Adlard
Financial Services Tax Director, PwC
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Dr Christopher Carr
Blockchain and Fintech, University of Exeter
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Glenn Smith
Founder and CEO, Roqqett