Nicolas Raynaud

Nicolas Raynaud joined the Group as Director of Finance and Corporate Services in November 2022, with oversight of Finance, ICT, Legal and Procurement.

After an early career in banking in Paris and London, he became interested in how finance could have a positive social impact and worked for a range of organisations aiming to transform people’s lives, through the arts (Arts Council), social housing (Circle Housing), international teaching and cultural cooperation (British Council). His most recent roles were in international development, as Finance Director of WaterAid (2015 – 2019) and Chief Operating Officer of BBC Media Action (2019 – 2022).

Nicolas holds degrees from HEC Business School and Sciences Po (Paris) and is a chartered accountant (ACCA).