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“As part of our ongoing diversity programme, we are delighted to announce our 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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
"I’m delighted that Kyndryl is sponsoring Pride in Fintech with Innovate Finance. As a technology services company with many customers in financial services, this is a wonderful opportunity to foster belonging in the industry.
At Kyndryl, we celebrate the power of authenticity. When everyone is empowered to show up as their true self, individuals, organisations and communities can thrive. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. And together, we drive innovation and growth for our customers, our company and for ourselves.
We continually encourage our LGBTQ+ community and allies to learn with intention, uplift with purpose and build lasting connections that transcend borders and identities. Pride enables us to come together and celebrate at a certain time and place for maximum impact. And as an industry community, we can help ensure this celebration and collaboration continues every day to make a difference. Our Kyndryls help shape who we are… skilled, talented, empathetic and devoted to customer success."
– Bruce Herholdt , LGBTQ+ KIN Executive Co-Chair and Delivery Partner in Banking
"I’m delighted that Kyndryl is sponsoring Pride in Fintech with Innovate Finance. As a technology services company with many customers in financial services, this is a wonderful opportunity to foster belonging in the industry.
At Kyndryl, we celebrate the power of authenticity. When everyone is empowered to show up as their true self, individuals, organisations and communities can thrive. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. And together, we drive innovation and growth for our customers, our company and for ourselves.
We continually encourage our LGBTQ+ community and allies to learn with intention, uplift with purpose and build lasting connections that transcend borders and identities. Pride enables us to come together and celebrate at a certain time and place for maximum impact. And as an industry community, we can help ensure this celebration and collaboration continues every day to make a difference. Our Kyndryls help shape who we are… skilled, talented, empathetic and devoted to customer success."
– Bruce Herholdt , LGBTQ+ KIN Executive Co-Chair and Delivery Partner in Banking
“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
Applications are open until 15 September and the full Powerlist will be announced in the autumn of 2025.
Please note that this is not a judged list, but rather a celebration of all of those individuals who want to share their positive contributions towards creating a more inclusive and democratic financial services sector, and who self-select themselves onto the list.
To apply to the Pride in FinTech Powerlist you will need to meet the following criteria:
Please note that the Innovate Finance Pride in FinTech powerlist will not be vetted. It is not a judged list.
Derogatory and abusive language used in the applications will not be tolerated. Applications with derogatory and abusive language will be removed.
You may use your personal email to apply. Professional emails are preferable. Please do not use generic email addresses.
Once you submit your application you will receive an email notification. If you have not applied but have received a notification please let us know as soon as possible and we will remove the application from the list.
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