FinTech Wales’ Sarah Jones Joins Advisory Panel for Newly Launched Mastering Diversity CIC

FinTech Wales’ Sarah Jones Joins Advisory Panel for Newly Launched Mastering Diversity CIC

At the recent Mastering Diversity Conference 2024, attended by over 1,500 people, EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) specialist Bernie Davies announced the launch of a new community interest company (CIC), Mastering Diversity CIC. This new venture marks a significant step towards formalising Bernie’s impactful work in promoting diversity and inclusion across industries, including fintech.

FinTech Wales is proud to announce that Sarah Jones, one of our own key leaders, has been invited to join the advisory panel of the newly formed CIC. This prestigious panel includes professionals from various sectors such as finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and creative industries. It demonstrates the growing recognition of the importance of EDI in fintech and beyond, and reflects FinTech Wales’ ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive industry.

The Mastering Diversity Conference, held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. With over 1,500 attendees, the event was a resounding success and underscored the critical role of diversity in today’s business landscape.

Advisory Panel Members:

• Sarah Jones – FinTech Wales
• Nathan Martin – NatWest
• Mark Davies – Curator of TEDx Swansea
• Hayley Dunne – Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
• Andrew Martin FRSA MBA – Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
• Georgios Dimitropoulos – Filmmaker
• Akmal Hanuk – Assadaqaat Community Finance
• Samuel Jolapamo FCCA FMAAT – MFP Services Ltd
• Anwen Aspden and David Aspden – Stable Resource Cardiff
• Lisa Brunt – Crew Cymru
• Toni Clarkstone – Toni Clarkstone Global Ltd

FinTech Wales’ involvement in this initiative reflects our focus on creating an inclusive and diverse fintech sector that champions innovation and talent from all backgrounds. With Sarah Jones on the advisory panel, we aim to further advocate for diversity as a driving force of growth in fintech across Wales and the UK.

Bernie Davies, Founder and CEO of Mastering Diversity CIC, expressed her excitement about the launch, saying:

“I’m thrilled to formalise my EDI work with the launch of Mastering Diversity CIC. Having such a dynamic and knowledgeable Advisory Panel, including FinTech Wales’ Sarah Jones, allows us to drive real change in multiple industries, including fintech. I’m excited about the work we will do together.”

Sponsors and Supporters of Mastering Diversity CIC:

• Ogi
• Toni Clarkstone Global
• Commonwealth Games – Team Wales
• Browne Jacobson
• Scouts Cymru
• Bevan Buckland LLP
• NatWest Cymru
• Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust

FinTech Wales is excited to support Bernie Davies and the new Mastering Diversity CIC in their efforts to promote inclusivity and diversity, and we look forward to contributing to the positive changes this venture will bring to the fintech sector and beyond.