"As Fairer Finance celebrates its ten-year milestone, I look forward to working with the team to continue to advocate for transparency, higher standards, and more inclusive Financial Services for all."
- Chris Pond, Chair of Fairer Finance’s Consumer Advisory Board
Alongside this appointment, Chris Pond serves as Chair for TrustMark, the Financial Inclusion Commission, Lending Standards Board, and Equity Release Council. He also works as a Trustee of the Family and Childcare Trust and Non-Executive Director (NED) at Cape Claims Services Ltd.
In the past, Chris was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Gravesham, during which time he held roles as Work & Pensions Minister and Ministerial Aide in the Treasury.
Fairer Finance’s Consumer Advisory Board plays a critical role in overseeing the consumer group’s activities, scrutinising its commercial relationships, research, ratings, campaigns, and media commentary to uphold transparency & independence.
Sue Lewis has served as its Chair for the last couple of years and is set to remain on the board until her term ends in 2025. After six years, Laurie Edmans is leaving the Board; Walter Merricks OBE, Caroline Barr, and Helene Brichet will remain as board members.
“As Fairer Finance celebrates its ten-year milestone, I look forward to working with the team to continue to advocate for transparency, higher standards, and more inclusive Financial Services for all,” Chris said.
James Daley, Managing Director at Fairer Finance, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Chris as Chair of our Consumer Advisory Board. It plays a crucial role in protecting Fairer Finance’s independence by ensuring that we manage our conflicts of interest transparently and professionally.
“Chris has a wealth of relevant experience – both as a regulator and consumer advocate – which makes him a perfect candidate for this role. We’re incredibly lucky to have him on board. I’d also like to thank Laurie Edmans who’s standing down after six years on our advisory board,” he concluded.
