The Royal Mint Welcomes Chris Walton as New Chair of the Board

The Royal Mint has announced the appointment of Chris Walton as its new Non-Executive Chair. His Majesty’s Treasury confirmed Walton’s appointment for a three-year term, succeeding Graham Love, who has served as Chair since December 2018.

With over two decades of experience as a non-executive director across multiple sectors, Walton brings extensive leadership expertise to the Mint at a time of strategic transformation.

Leadership Reactions

Anne Jessopp, Chief Executive of The Royal Mint, expressed enthusiasm for the appointment, stating:

“I am delighted to welcome Chris Walton to The Royal Mint as we continue our transformation journey. This is an exciting time to join us, and I look forward to working together to ensure our historic organisation thrives for centuries to come.”

Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister, Emma Reynolds, also welcomed Walton’s appointment, highlighting his strong leadership credentials:

“Chris brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role, and I look forward to working with him as he shapes the strategic vision of The Royal Mint in the years ahead.”

She also thanked Graham Love for his contributions over the past six years, acknowledging the strong foundation he has set for the Mint’s future.

Chris Walton’s Vision

Chris Walton himself shared his vision for the role:

“It is a privilege to join The Royal Mint during this fascinating period of transformation. With sustainability at its core, the Mint is evolving for the future, and I am eager to support its growth and build on a remarkable legacy.”

As Chair, Walton will work closely with the board of directors and Executive Team to guide the Royal Mint’s strategic direction.

The Royal Mint & Fintech Wales

As a member of Fintech Wales, The Royal Mint continues to play a significant role in the evolving fintech and financial services sector. The appointment of Chris Walton comes at an exciting time as the Mint embraces new technologies, sustainability initiatives, and innovative financial products.

Fintech Wales looks forward to seeing how The Royal Mint’s transformation under Walton’s leadership will contribute to the wider fintech ecosystem in Wales.