Clare Black

Clare is an accomplished leader with over 30 years’ experience in global financial services, spanning general management, strategy, transformation, communications, consultancy, and corporate affairs. She is Chief Operating Officer at CFIT, which unites government, industry, and regulators to address systemic challenges to scaling financial innovation.

Previously, Clare was Managing Director at Streets Consulting, leading strategy and growth in financial services and technology, and Director of Corporate Affairs & Communications at fintech trade body Innovate Finance. Her earlier career includes senior roles at wholesale derivatives markets consultancy Contango Markets and Reuters.

Passionate about inclusion, Clare has served as a Trustee and Board Director for charities supporting people with visual impairments, including Guide Dogs UK, and volunteers with Founders4Schools and Project Nemo to promote diversity and accessibility in fintech.