Head of Innovation | FCA Chair | GFIN Justice of the Peace
Colin Payne is a distinguished leader in financial innovation, currently serving as the
Head of Innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Chair of the Global
Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) convening over 90 national regulators to build a
powerful, collaborative network.
In these roles, he spearheads strategic initiatives to foster growth through
responsible innovation, such as the newly launched AI Lab, Sandboxes and
TechSprint Programme.
Before joining the FCA, Colin was the Senior Director at PwC, where he delivered
programs across the GCC, including national payment strategies and digital asset
initiatives with Central Banks in the region.
He has also held Partner and EVP positions at EY and Capgemini with an early
tenure at Apple working with Steve Jobs.
With over 30 years at the forefront of technology and change, Colin has built an
award-winning portfolio designing and deploying world-class innovation.
He has held honorary positions at Kings College and Middlesex University.