| Link(s): https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-makes-key-sustainability-and-technology-hires |
Context
Sacha Sadan has been appointed Director of Environment Social and Governance. The FCA has also appointed Ian Alderton as Chief Information Officer and Ian Phoenix as Director, Intelligence and Digital.
Key points to note
- The role of Director of Environment Social and Governance has been created recently.
- Sacha will develop and advocate for the FCA’s approach to sustainable finance domestically and internationally.
- He will lead the development of policy that will help ensure the long-term safety and soundness of firms, the proper functioning of markets and the protection of consumers.
- Ian Alderton will permanently take up the role of CIO after joining the FCA on a temporary basis in January. Ian is driving an ambitious technological change programme designed to help the FCA regulate the 60,000 financial services firms under its remit.
- Ian Phoenix will lead the enhancement of the FCA’s intelligence and surveillance capabilities, as well as lead digital work to disrupt harmful online activity.
Next actions
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