OPENING UP OPPORTUNITIES IN OPEN BANKING AND BEYOND
Who are we?
As Open Banking evolves into Open Payments and Open Finance, diversity in talent is not just beneficial - it's essential. The products and services of the future must resonate with the society they serve. Recognising this, Open Banking Expo launched Women in Open Banking (WIOB), an inclusive initiative aimed at empowering women in the Open Banking space.
Since its inception, WIOB has grown to include more than 600 members across the globe, with over 60 active mentor/mentee relationships. We host Meetups in key financial hubs such as London and Toronto, offering valuable opportunities for networking, learning, and professional growth. These events include drinks receptions, panel debates, and professional speakers, bringing together leading voices in the industry.
WIOB’s mission is to supercharge the careers of all those who identify as women, ensuring that their voices are heard as we shape the future of Open Banking and Open Finance.
The initiative and its members aim to:
Lead the change in gender parity in Open Banking and Open Finance
Offer insights, skills and inspiration to supercharge women’s careers in the sector
Accelerate professional development through impactful mentoring relationships
Build a more diverse pool of role models and leaders from diverse backgrounds
Showcase diversity of talent and thought and unlock creativity and innovative learning
Make Open Banking the industry of choice for future leaders and change makers
Get involved
Become a mentor
Help us inspire and raise the next generation of female leaders in Open Banking and beyond.
- Make a difference
- Create opportunities
- Build connections
- Share experiences
- Drive progress
- Help build trust in financial services
Become a member
The change begins with you. If you’re looking to:
- Jumpstart your career
- Grow your knowledge
- Gain industry expertise
- Make meaningful connections
- Get inspired by leaders in the industry
- Explore new opportunities
Latest content
Mentors
Nichola Johnson-Marshall
Michelle Beyo
Tania Ziegler
Ana Climente
Xiaochen Zhang
Kate Frankish
Alina Beleuta
Mark Hartley
Sonal Bomb
Michelle Winsor
Ghela Boskovich
Fliss Berridge
Lois Tullo
Ingrid Sierra
Dinaro Ly
Heather Xiao
Emma Steeley
Wasim Mushtaq
Dianne Cupples
Simon Lyons
Joy Macknight
Anupam Majumdar
Saba Shariff
Constanza Castro Feijoo
Let’s beat the stats together.
Because only…
of women are in leadership roles within financial services
of women are in senior leadership roles and C-suite
of female fintech founders feel able to raise equity capital (vs 62% of male founders)
How?
We want to see as many women as possible become leaders and trendsetters in our industry and beyond.
Women in Open Banking will provide:
“Sadly, women still form the majority of the under-represented groups across financial services. With Women in Open Banking, we hope to change the odds by helping remove barriers to entry, accelerate growth and personal development through impactful mentoring opportunities, and to ultimately make Open Banking and Open Finance the industry of choice for future leaders and change makers.”
Adam Cox, Managing Director, Open Banking Expo
