myGwork’s Co-founders honored in Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2024 for championing LGBTQ+ inclusion in financial services

Adrien and Pierre Gaubert, co-founders of myGwork, have been honoured in this year’s Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2024, which celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in the fintech and financial services sector. Curated by Innovate Finance, this Powerlist spotlights influential LGBTQ+ leaders whose work is driving a more inclusive, transparent, and equitable financial services sector.

This recognition, now in its second year, highlights the pivotal role LGBTQ+ innovators play in shaping a diverse FinTech landscape. The Powerlist isn’t just about accolades, it’s a strategic move by Innovate Finance to amplify diversity and set a higher standard of inclusivity in an industry that serves as the backbone of modern economies. Companies across the sector, including leading names like Starling Bank, J.P. Morgan, and Zopa Bank, have lent their support to the initiative, highlighting the community’s collective commitment to embracing varied perspectives.

“We’re thrilled to announce the Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2024, which highlights the remarkable impact of LGBTQIA+ professionals who are redefining financial services,” said Roberto Napolitano, CMO of Innovate Finance. “This Powerlist celebrates these leaders and aims to inspire even more inclusivity within the industry.”

Adrien and Pierre Gaubert’s inclusion is not only a personal achievement but also a testament to myGwork’s influence as a global business network dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ professionals. Their vision and leadership are driving both cultural and operational changes, making FinTech a welcoming environment for all.

This year’s honorees represent diverse companies, from up-and-coming startups to established financial giants, including GoCardless, Legal and General Asset Management, and Monzo. These industry players are demonstrating that inclusivity isn’t merely a box-ticking exercise; it’s central to fostering innovation and trust in financial services.

In the FinTech sector, which commands 10% of the global market share, initiatives like the Pride in FinTech Powerlist set an example of how industry leaders can lead with empathy and inclusivity.

This year’s Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2024 includes (in alphabetical order):

• Abel Navajas, CEO, STAMP
• Adrien & Pierre Gaubert, Co-founders of myGwork
• Alexander (Alex) Byron, Senior Associate - Financial Services Policy, Global Counsel
• Andres Caceres, Junior Marketing Manager, Tribe Payments
• Ashton Montgomery-Norris, Senior Customer Success Manager, Encompass Corporation
• Carley Fisher, Global Revenue Enablement Manager - ERG CoLead, GoCardless
• Christian Tooley, Founder & CEO, Impact Investor, C-Suite & Startup Advisor, i³ investing
• CJ Barton, Chief Operating Officer, WealthKernel
• Deon Pillay, Legal and General Asset Management
• Dimitrios Karakolis, Senior Associate, Founders Law
• Francesco Tiezzi, Vice President, J.P. Morgan
• Gemma Dunn, Director, Missive
• Hamish Wood, VP, Customer Success, GoCardless
• Ioto Iotov, Founder and Managing Partner, Main Set
• James Turner, Knowledge Counsel, Travers Smith
• Jennifer Lee, Financial Health Team Manager, Monzo
• Jim Perry, Senior Strategist, Market Insights, Inc.
• Jordan Joseph, Content Designer, ClearScore
• Kate Turgoose, Workplace Experience Manager, Funding Circle
• Lexi Perry-Weston, Complaints Handler, Starling Bank
• Lu Purll, Investor Service Executive, Funding Circle
• Lucas Germanos, Vice President, Zopa Bank
• Mahesh Vekaria, Head of Underwriting / Chair of Diversity and Belonging, Allica Bank Limited
• Matt Measor, Senior Risk & Control Lead, Monzo Bank
• Matt Wigens, Compliance Lead & MLRO, Clearpay
• Meredith Beeston, Financial Crime Compliance Director, ClearBank
• Motie Bring, CEO, PPRO
• Nikki Johnstone, Partner, A&O Shearman
• Raf De Kimpe, CEO, Fintech Week London
• Simon Ellis, Head of Operations, EMEA, Airwallex
• Tara Edwards, Senior Recruitment Partner at Confused.com, Confused.com (part of RVU Group)
• Tara Ryan, VP People Experience, Monzo Bank
• Wojtek Buczynski, Co-founder/AI Researcher, FastAudit AI
• Zoe Chowney, Founder & CEO, Bacano.io

This year’s honorees will be celebrated on December 4 at event, hosted by Google. Click here to find out more about all the professionals honored in this year's Pride in FinTech Powerlist and how they are making the fintech industry an equitable one for all.