"Her extensive experience in governance, strategy, and consumer advocacy will be invaluable in guiding Fairer Finance’s oversight board and protecting our independence. "
- James Daley, managing director of Fairer Finance
Last month, Chris Pond was appointed chair of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Financial Services Consumer Panel, replacing Helen Charlton, who’d led the panel since 2022.
Due to this appointment, he has stepped down as chair of the independent Financial Inclusion Commission and from advisory roles with Fairer Finance and the Equity Release Council.
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Helene Brichet has now been appointed chair of Fairer Finance’s Consumer Advisory Board (CAB). The board plays a critical role in overseeing the consumer group’s activities, scrutinising its commercial relationships, research, ratings, campaign efforts, and media commentary.
She has over three decades of leadership experience, having held senior finance roles at Barclays Bank, Visa, and EVO Payments. Most recently, Helene served as chief financial officer at Capital One UK and also has experience as a non-executive director (NED).
“I look forward to working more closely with this dedicated team and fellow board members to ensure that Fairer Finance continues to focus on creating a fairer Financial Services market for consumers – and the businesses that serve them,” she said.
Fairer Finance is currently recruiting for at least one new member of its CAB following Sue Lewis’ departure.
James Daley, managing director of Fairer Finance, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Helene as chair of the CAD. Her extensive experience in governance, strategy, and consumer advocacy will be invaluable in guiding Fairer Finance’s oversight board and protecting our independence.
“I’d like to thank Chris for all his support over the last year, and to his predecessor, Sue Lewis, who will now be stepping down from the board after six years.”
