- Dame Alison Rose brings three decades of financial services, transformation and regulatory experience to FNZ.
- The appointment reflects FNZ’s continued investment in its leadership and its mission to open up wealth.
- FNZ has over $2 trillion in assets on its platform, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s largest wealth management platforms.
FNZ, the leading global wealth management platform, has announced the appointment of Dame Alison Rose as Chair of FNZ (UK) Ltd and member of the FNZ Group Board.
Alison is a highly experienced and accomplished leader, bringing significant experience leading high-performing financial services businesses and a deep understanding of the UK regulatory environment. In her role, Alison will work closely with FNZ’s Boards to accelerate the company’s strategy and support its commitment to making investing more accessible to more people worldwide.
Alison currently serves as Chair of Mishcon de Reya and Senior Partner at Charterhouse Capital Partners. She was Chief Executive Officer at NatWest Group until 2023, following a thirty-year career at the UK high-street bank where she also held the roles of Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial and Private Banking Business. At NatWest, she led large-scale strategic and operational transformation, with extensive experience in guiding a regulated financial institution, driving cultural and organisational change, and delivering sustainable growth.
In addition to her 30-year executive career, Alison has built board and governance experience across the private and public sectors. She served as a Non-Executive Director at Great Portland Estates plc, chaired the McLaren/Deloitte Advisory Council, and held trusteeships and positions with charitable foundations, industry bodies, and taskforces, including Vice Chair of Business in the Community and Co-Chair of the Energy Council Taskforce.
Alison also chaired the Government-commissioned Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, which delivered lasting reforms to improve access to finance and support for female entrepreneurs across the UK. In the 2023 New Year’s Honours List, Alison received a Damehood for services to Financial Services.
Alison’s appointment brings highly relevant expertise to FNZ’s UK and Group Boards, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strong governance and furthering its mission of opening up wealth and enabling more people to invest in their future on their own terms.
Blythe Masters, FNZ Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “Alison is an outstanding leader, and I am delighted to welcome her to FNZ. She brings deep knowledge of financial services and the UK regulatory landscape, as well as exceptional leadership qualities. Her insight and experience will be highly valuable as we strengthen our business globally.”
Dame Alison Rose, commented: “I am delighted to be joining the boards at FNZ at such an important time for the business. As Chair of the UK Board and a member of the FNZ Group Board, I look forward to working with Blythe and the wider FNZ team to support the company’s growth. FNZ’s mission to open up wealth and enable more people to invest in their future on their own terms is one I strongly believe in, and I’m excited to help advance it.”
