The Women in FinTech Powerlist 2020 shines a spotlight on the women leading innovation in financial services. Now in its 6th year, the Powerlist has increasingly attracted a global audience, resulting in applications and nominations from around the world. The 2020 iteration shines a spotlight on 200 women across 7 categories.

A select number of women were chosen for the ‘Standout 35’ distinction by a panel of independent judges. Innovate Finance called on the FinTech ecosystem to nominate and submit applications, and received nearly 1000 responses, highlighting that there is certainly no lack of female talent within the sector!

We want to congratulate everyone for their hard work and achievements and hope to see you all again for next year’s Powerlist.

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“Our FinTech sector has so many outstanding female role models – from founders, investors and investment bankers, to start-up entrepreneurs and technology experts – and it’s important that we take the time to honour and celebrate all of those at the forefront of change. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our work at Innovate Finance, and each year it’s an honour to curate the Powerlist and spotlight the amazing women innovators across our industry.

“As our sector grows and matures, we will constantly strive to attract a diverse pool of talent across the FinTech ecosystem. The women celebrated today will not only be integral to the success of the future of FinTech, but will be key to inspiring the next generation of female leaders.”

– Charlotte Crosswell, CEO, Innovate Finance

Standout 35 Stars

A select number of women were chosen for the ‘Standout 35’ due to their outstanding contribution to FinTech, these ladies were selected by a panel of independent judges. Our Standout 35 will be revealed live during out Powerlist launch event today at 17:00 GMT!

“Each year the Powerlist and the Standout 35 are an important reminder of how vital diversity is to FinTech, not only in the UK, but around the world. We have amazing women working all across different areas of FinTech, and I am delighted that we have had a record turnout this year, demonstrating that there is absolutely no lack of female talent in the sector.

“As a global FinTech powerhouse, the UK has a responsibility to lead by example, and we hope that our Powerlist serves as a reminder of the success of females to date, and a catalyst for further progress.”

– Clare Black, Director of Corporate Affairs & Communications, Innovate Finance

"We were delighted to receive so many high-quality applications this year and grateful to our panel of prestigious judges who helped us to select the women who are moving the dial in FinTech. I am confident that the Powerlist and other events that are part of our Women in FinTech initiative are paving the way to a fairer and more inclusive sector, although we cannot underestimate the distance we still have to travel to achieve this."

- Clare Black, Director of Corporate Affairs & Communications, Innovate Finance

Women in FinTech Powerlist 2020

Celebrating the female leaders and innovators transforming financial services across a broad range of roles.

Judges

Innovate Finance called on the FinTech ecosystem to nominate and submit applications and received nearly 1000 responses, highlighting that there is certainly no lack of female talent within the sector! Getting the Powerlist down to 165 females, and selecting the Standout 35 is never an easy job. We are grateful to our independent external support, and to our judges to help us make that final selection. All the inspiring women profiled on the Powerlist 2020’s Standout 35 Stars were selected by our esteemed panel of judges. All the inspiring women profiled on the Powerlist 2020’s Standout 35 Stars were selected by our esteemed panel of judges, from equality champions to industry leaders.

Amy French

Level39

Magdalena Krön

Rise, created by Barclays

Ezechi Britton

Impact X Capital

Russ Shaw

Founder, Tech London Advocates

June Angelides MBE

Samos Investments

Stephen Ingledew

FinTech Scotland / Enterprise Scotland

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