Andrew Podd

Andrew is an elite financial services leader with over three decades of board-level experience across London and New York. A proven expert in risk, finance, strategy, and transformation, he has operated at the highest levels of the industry — including serving as Chief Risk Officer (SMF4) of a major UK insurer and Interim CFO of a UK challenger bank.

Having led major change and transformation programmes at organisations such as RSA Insurance, Barclays, RBS, GE Capital, and the UK regulator, Andrew brings unrivalled insight into how global financial institutions operate and evolve. His experience spans Insurance, Banking, Asset Management and Wealth, underpinned by deep technical expertise in governance, risk, and operational excellence.

A Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the ICAEW, Andrew trained with Price Waterhouse (now PwC) and went on to build and lead high-performing teams across both industry and consulting — including senior roles with two of the Big 4. His track record includes delivering complex regulatory, strategic, and outsourcing frameworks, advising boards, and managing key stakeholder relationships with global regulators.

Widely recognised as a trusted industry voice and strategic adviser, Andrew brings a unique combination of leadership, integrity, and commercial acumen — making him an invaluable partner in driving transformation and sustainable growth.