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.

Before joining the FCA, Colin was the Senior Director and Fintech Product Lead at PwC, where he delivered programs across the GCC, including national payment strategies and digital asset initiatives.

With over 25 years at the forefront of technology and change, Colin has built an award winning portfolio designing and deploying world-class innovation.

He is a visiting lecturer at King’s College and holds an honorary position at Middlesex University.