About John Saunders

John Saunders is a senior banker, qualified solicitor, and board director with a proven ability to build and transform the commercial and regulatory profiles of companies in the wealth and asset management, private, retail, and digital banking sectors. He has successfully led and launched new products, processes, departments, and businesses, drawing on his broad sector experience and excellent team management skills. Over his 30 years in the financial sector, he has secured the PRA and FCA licenses for a new digitally-led bank in the UK; created and led high-performance teams of private bankers and returned under-performing teams to growth; solved commercially impactful regulatory issues; and ensured that commercial success was achieved in full regulatory compliance. His experience with acquisitions in particular has helped him to identify and solve related challenges at an early stage. Overall, his commercial acumen, interpersonal and technical skills have enabled him to contribute significantly to leading global financial institutions, boutiques, and start-ups. As a manager, he has developed a style based on the mentorship of individuals, with attention to their particular needs and skills; and the empowerment of mid-level managers. This approach has helped him to build credible succession and to overcome productivity challenges, leading to increased employee satisfaction and revenue growth. He is now offering his expertise as a Board Member and adviser. With his deep understanding of the financial services industry, he wishes to aid strategic management and planning at the highest level, with the potential to look beyond the financial services sector. John Saunders is always happy to discuss opportunities and engage with fellow professionals.