Gillian Painter is head of membership and Engine at The Investment Association (IA) and a senior member of the IA Enterprises management team. Engine is the IA’s innovation hub and fintech accelerator. Since its launch in October 2019, Gillian has managed the growth of Engine which now encompasses an ecosystem of over 150 firms, innovator programmes, as well as a regional co-working hub in Birmingham and a Global Partners Programme.
Engine is focused on innovation and transformation for the investment management and wealth sectors providing an extensive programme of thought leadership, resources and connectivity.
Gillian also has strong experience in technology having worked in technical and operational roles for global IT and telecom firms.