SRM Appoints Ian Povey to its International Advisory Board
SRM, a trusted advisory firm serving financial institutions globally, announced the appointment of Ian Povey to its Global Advisory Council.
Povey becomes part of the twelve-member board, which features representatives from five countries and offers strategic direction throughout the organization.
Located in the U.K., Povey is an internationally acknowledged leader in the payments sector with more than 25 years of expertise in implementing extensive technology transformation, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance throughout the U.K., Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.
He recently held the position of CIO for Payments and Technology at NatWest Banking Group, where he managed payment technologies across the group, including RTGS, SWIFT, SEPA, Faster Payments, BACS, and cheque systems.
Brad Downs, CEO of SRM and Chairman of SRM Europe says, “Ian has spent his career at the forefront of payments modernization, simplifying complexity, advancing real-time capabilities, and helping shape the standards that define how money moves globally. We are delighted to add his perspective and trusted voice to this distinguished group of leaders as we continue to shape our global strategy.”
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Before joining NatWest, Povey was the CIO of Payments Technology at Commonwealth Bank of Australia and occupied high-ranking leadership positions at PayPal and MBNA. His career encompassed involvement in significant international projects like the Malaysian National ID initiative and the initial chip-enabled rewards and credit card programs.
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Povey has occupied various leadership positions in the industry, such as Chair of the Technology and Production Committee at SWIFT, Co-Chair of the CIO Forum at Pay.UK, and Chair of the Standards Strategy Group at UK Finance, along with board and committee roles with NPPA, Charities Trust, and Archa Limited.
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Povey says,“It’s an honor to join this accomplished group of leaders, especially at a time when payments infrastructure is at a genuine inflection point. Institutions around the world are replacing decades-old systems and the strategic decisions being made right now will shape the industry for years to come. Having spent my career at the intersection of payments modernization and global standards, I know how much thoughtful guidance matters and look forward to contributing to SRM’s work and the clients they serve.”