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FinTech Scotland has announced it has appointed Aleks Tomczyk as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Tomczyk replaces Nicola Anderson, who will step down at the end of 2025 to take up new senior director position with Scottish Enterprise. Tomczyk will start the role with immediate effect as designate CEO, to work with Anderson over the remainder of 2025.
Under Anderson’s leadership, FinTech Scotland has launched and led a series of nationally and internationally recognised initiatives, including the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab and the UK’s first FinTech Research and Innovation Strategic Roadmap. These initiatives have served to strengthen the fintech opportunity in Scotland and continue to enhance its position as a leader in financial innovation.
Stephen Ingledew, Chairman of Fintech Scotland, said “My deep heartfelt thanks to Nicola for her inspiring leadership as that has resulted in FinTech Scotland being recognised nationally and internationally as a leading cluster management organisation. It has been a privilege to see Nicola’s visionary leadership achieve so much and Nicola will be a huge success in her new exciting role with Scottish Enterprise making a broader contribution to economic development.
As FinTech Scotland prepares for the next stage of its journey in driving economic growth through financial innovation, I am absolutely delighted that we have secured Aleks as our new Chief Executive. Aleks’ appointment comes after a detailed search process focused on what is needed for the next stage of our journey.”
Anderson said: “It’s been a privilege to lead Fintech Scotland for the past five years and to work with so many committed and collaborative partners. We can all be proud of the fintech cluster we have collectively built and the positive impact of businesses and people in shaping the economy. I know Aleks will be a huge success in this role and look forward to continuing to work with him.
“Looking to the future I am excited by my new role which will focus on extending my experience and impact through fintech further, helping businesses across all sectors to succeed, thrive and grow.”
Catherine Martin said on behalf of University of Edinburgh said“As a founding strategic partner, we have been delighted to be involved in the work and achievements of FinTech Scotland, and the growth in fintech over the past five years working with Nicola. We look forward to working with Aleks over the coming years.”