I am focused on developing the Australian Fintech ecosystem as both an investor, advisor to start-ups, and in NED Board roles that allow me to leverage my 30+ year career in global Capital Markets as a Derivatives Trader, Exchange Executive, NED on a Bank Board, Strategic Advisor and markets ...more

I am focused on developing the Australian Fintech ecosystem as both an investor, advisor to start-ups, and in NED Board roles that allow me to leverage my 30+ year career in global Capital Markets as a Derivatives Trader, Exchange Executive, NED on a Bank Board, Strategic Advisor and markets infrastructure specialist. I co-founded Seismic Foundry in 2017, a discretionary fund investing in SEIS and EIS eligible Capital Markets FinTech in London and since moving back to Oz am now a Partner in Seed Space Venture Capital. I am known for my deep industry knowledge, positive energy, extensive network and focus on building new businesses that successfully embed excellent culture, ethics and team values. I am strong on good governance, risk management and helping founders develop truly diverse teams. I lean in! Through my founding Board & Chair role for Women In Listed Derivatives UK (WILD) I have spent 10 years developing networking, mentoring, & educational opportunities for women in derivatives markets. I have been listed in Innovate Finance Women in Fintech Power List 2018, Financial News 100 Most Influential Women, 100 Women in Fintech, Cranfield FTSE Index 100 Women to Watch, Brummell Most Influential Women in the City and Qantas Australian of the Year UK. I am passionate about diversity & inclusion in financial services and have used industry speaking slots at conferences to publicly advocate for DEI issues. I am proud to have been chosen as a Judge for the inaugural TechNation FinTech Global Leadership Programme 2018/2019 and again in 2019/2020 https://technation.io/programmes/fintech/ Specialties: Strong leadership & management skills, Capital Markets FinTech, RegTech, Strategic Advisory, Independent Consultancy, Start-up Business acumen, Risk Management, Sales, Marketing, Team Building, Budgeting, Product Development, Technology and DMA, Government and Industry liaison, anything future looking that will lead to growth of revenues, volumes, products, and services. I care about social impacts, good governance, values and ethics inside companies of all sizes. I talk about culture with Founders at every pitch.less