The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Jeannette Lichner and Bernadette Conroy as non-executive directors to its board.
Lichner and Conroy will each serve three-year terms beginning on 1 April 2020 and 1 August respectively.
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Bernadette Conroy has senior manager and non-executive experience in organisations in both the public and private sectors, including financial services. Her current roles include being Chair of a Housing Association and a Non-Executive Director for Community Health Partnerships.
Jeannette Lichner has a background in international financial services and has held senior leadership roles in a number of major financial organisations. Her current roles include being a Non-Executive Director at Miller Insurance Services.
John Glen, economic secretary to the Treasury, said: “The work of the FCA is crucial in ensuring we continue to have a world-leading financial services sector.
“I am therefore delighted to announce the appointments of Bernadette Conroy and Jeannette Lichner to the FCA board. Their expertise and knowledge will be highly valuable to the FCA as it carries out its vital role.”
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By GlobalDataAmelia Fletcher and Catherine Bradley will be stepping down following the end of their terms as non-executive directors, having served since April 2013 and August 2014 respectively. Current FCA chief executive Andrew Bailey will also be standing down from both the FCA and PSR boards on 15 March.
Charles Randall, chair of the Financial Conduct Authority, added: “’I’m delighted to welcome Jeannette and Bernadette to the FCA Board. They have extensive combined experience both in financial services and a range of public service organisations.
“I would also like to thank Amelia, Catherine and Nick for their valuable support and challenge to the FCA.”
