Nitesh Palana

Nitesh Palana currently serves as the Director of Risk & Compliance and Head of Government Affairs at Thought Machine, a position held since January 2020, focusing on financial services technology and regulatory compliance. With a strong background in risk management, Nitesh oversees a global remit encompassing regulatory compliance, client relationships, due diligence, and environmental, social, and governance initiatives. Previous roles include Managing Consultant at PA Consulting, Senior Manager and Manager in the Banking and Capital Markets Regulatory Practice at PwC, and Associate at the Financial Services Authority. Nitesh began the professional career as a Policy Analyst at the Association of Independent Financial Advisers and as a Policy Adviser at the UK Parliament, following a BA in Politics from the University of Nottingham.