Katherine Chan
Katherine Chan
Chief Executive Officer
Juice Ventures Ltd
Biography
Katherine Chan is the CEO and Founder of Juice, a FinTech democratising capital for underserved UK SMEs. After 15 years in global banking, she transitioned to FinTech in 2019, becoming CEO in 2023. Under her leadership, Juice achieved a 945% growth phase, ranking 28th in Deloitte’s 2024 Fast 50, 4th for Women in Leadership and was recognised by CNBC and Statista as one of the UK’s tops FinTech in 2025.
A passionate advocate for equitable finance, Katherine humanises borrowing by combining capital with education, transforming SME lending into a transparent growth lever. Her influence in shaping the future of financial services has been recognised by Innovate Finance in their 2025 Powerlist Standout 45 and as one of London’s Fintech Rising Stars of the Year in 2026. A prominent DEI voice, she champions female founders through regular keynotes and mentoring, ensuring her success serves as a scalable platform for others.