Aidene Walsh

Aidene Walsh is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in financial services and regulatory governance. Currently serving as Chair of the Payment Systems Regulator and Non-Executive Director at the Financial Conduct Authority, Aidene contributes to the oversight of payment systems and financial markets in the UK. Previous roles include Executive Director at Banking Competition Remedies Ltd, where leadership was provided for a significant fund aimed at enhancing competition for UK SMEs, and CEO of The Fairbanking Foundation. Aidene's experience spans senior positions at Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland, overseeing operations in commercial cards, transaction services, and multinational corporate banking. Educational credentials include a Master’s Degree in International Business from The University of Manchester and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Loughborough University, supplemented by a Non-Executive Director Diploma from the Financial Times.