Joanne Phillips

Joanne Phillips is an accomplished executive in the financial services sector, currently serving as Managing Director of Aviva's £3bn Direct Wealth business since September 2022, where the focus is on democratizing wealth through a digital platform. Additionally, Joanne holds the position of Chair and Non-Executive Director at Wealthify, guiding the company's strategic direction. Prior to these roles, Joanne had a distinguished career at BlackRock, culminating in the position of Group Head of Product Management for Aladdin Studio, leading significant digital transformations across multiple product lines. Joanne's earlier experience at American Express encompassed leadership in product and user experience across global markets, driving substantial digital initiatives. Academically, Joanne holds a Master of Arts in Modern Languages from the University of Cambridge.