Innovate Finance Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2026
Innovate Finance is delighted to launch Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2026 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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Pride in FinTech 2026
The 2026 Pride in FinTech Mentorship Programme
Pride in FinTech 2026 Mentors
The Pride in FinTech Leadership Council 2026
Helen Pericleous
SVP of People & Talent, Zilch
Jeremy Goro
Head of FS Strategy & Partnerships, EMEA, Google
Julia Streets MBE
Founder, Streets Consulting
Kim Nguyen
Chief People Officer, Alloy
Lucas Germanos
VP, Communications & External Affairs, Zopa Bank
Roberto Napolitano
Chief Marketing Officer, Innovate Finance (Chair)
“As part of our ongoing diversity programme, we are delighted to announce our 2026 Innovate Finance Pride in FinTech Powerlist, which celebrates the incredible work, achievements, and impact of members of the LGBTQIA+ community in driving positive change across financial services. Our hope is that this Powerlist will inspire current and future generations.”
– Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance
“As part of our ongoing diversity programme, we are delighted to announce our 2026 Innovate Finance Pride in FinTech Powerlist, which celebrates the incredible work, achievements, and impact of members of the LGBTQIA+ community in driving positive change across financial services. Our hope is that this Powerlist will inspire current and future generations.”
– Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance
“We are excited to launch the 2026 Pride in FinTech Powerlist in celebration and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community within the FinTech sector. We know there is more action needed to boost levels of diversity and inclusion in the industry, and this initiative will help spotlight the diverse voices already part of the FinTech story in the UK. At Innovate Finance, we recognise the importance of our members and the people we serve; this is why we have taken this important step in recognition of those who have helped us build the sector into what it is today.”
- Lou Smith OBE, Chair of Innovate Finance
“We are excited to launch the 2026 Pride in FinTech Powerlist in celebration and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community within the FinTech sector. We know there is more action needed to boost levels of diversity and inclusion in the industry, and this initiative will help spotlight the diverse voices already part of the FinTech story in the UK. At Innovate Finance, we recognise the importance of our members and the people we serve; this is why we have taken this important step in recognition of those who have helped us build the sector into what it is today.”
- Lou Smith OBE, Chair of 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
“FinTech is at its best when it reflects the diverse global communities it serves, and that requires a continuous commitment to fairness and belonging across our industry. I am incredibly proud to once again support Innovate Finance’s Pride in FinTech initiative and celebrate the extraordinary LGBTQIA+ leaders and allies whose unique talents are shaping the future of finance.”
– Jeremy Goro, Head of FS Strategy & Partnerships, UK, Google
“FinTech is at its best when it reflects the diverse global communities it serves, and that requires a continuous commitment to fairness and belonging across our industry. I am incredibly proud to once again support Innovate Finance’s Pride in FinTech initiative and celebrate the extraordinary LGBTQIA+ leaders and allies whose unique talents are shaping the future of finance.”
– Jeremy Goro, Head of FS Strategy & Partnerships, UK, Google
“Visibility matters. With the Pride in FinTech Powerlist, we’re not only recognising inspiring LGBTQIA+ leaders — we’re also reinforcing that innovation and inclusion go hand in hand. At Innovate Finance, we believe diversity fuels progress and we’re proud to help elevate these powerful voices within our community.”
– Roberto Napolitano, CMO, Innovate Finance
“Visibility matters. With the Pride in FinTech Powerlist, we’re not only recognising inspiring LGBTQIA+ leaders — we’re also reinforcing that innovation and inclusion go hand in hand. At Innovate Finance, we believe diversity fuels progress and we’re proud to help elevate these powerful voices within our community.”
– Roberto Napolitano, CMO, Innovate Finance
