Applications are now open for the Innovate Finance Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2026!

“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

“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, the Mentorship Programme and the Leadership Council, we are building something that goes far beyond recognition — we are creating the structures, connections and support that help LGBTQIA+ talent not just be seen, but truly thrive. At Innovate Finance, we believe diversity fuels progress, and we are proud to be driving that change across the FinTech sector.”

– Roberto Napolitano, CMO, Innovate Finance

“Visibility matters. With the Pride in FinTech Powerlist, the Mentorship Programme and the Leadership Council, we are building something that goes far beyond recognition — we are creating the structures, connections and support that help LGBTQIA+ talent not just be seen, but truly thrive. At Innovate Finance, we believe diversity fuels progress, and we are proud to be driving that change across the FinTech sector.”

– Roberto Napolitano, CMO, Innovate Finance