Joanne Swain

Joanne Swain is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in compliance, risk management, and governance across various financial institutions. Currently serving as Director at Succession Advisory Services Ltd and Compliance Director at Succession Wealth, Joanne also holds positions as Non-Executive Director and Supervisory Committee Chair at Citysave Credit Union Ltd, and Chair at CILIP Pathways. Previous roles include Senior Manager of Risk & Governance at National Emergencies Trust, and a series of senior management positions at Phoenix Group, Barclaycard, and Aviva Life Insurance. With a strong educational background, including a BA Hons in Applied Social Science from the University of Humberside and ongoing executive coaching qualifications, Joanne has demonstrated leadership in shaping compliance strategies and fostering a risk-aware culture within organizations.