Ian Povey

Ian Povey serves as the CIO of Payments Services & Technology at NatWest Group, overseeing payments technology across various schemes. In addition, Ian holds a position on the Global Board of Directors for Swift, where the focus is on enhancing diversity and technology committee leadership. Ian is also a Board Director and Trustee for Charities Trust, contributing to the UK’s Payroll Giving platform, and serves as an Advisory Board Member for The Payments Association. Previous roles include Independent Non-Executive Director at Archa, CIO Payments Technology at Commonwealth Bank, and Senior Director at PayPal, highlighting a strong background in payment technologies and financial services. Educational qualifications include a Business degree in Banking & Finance from Charles Sturt University.