Ian Povey
CIO Payments Services & Technology, Group Payments COE
Ian serves as the CIO of Payment Services & Technology at NatWest Banking Group, accountable for the operational and transformational delivery within a systemically important sector of the industry. His focus lies on the modernisation of the technological landscape, embracing new methodologies and skill sets, while ensuring operational continuity.
Ian's primary accountabilities include balancing a change-driven agenda that meets regulatory demands while also supporting key business objectives, fostering innovation, remediation, and maintaining high service availability. He is a well-connected leader, both within the organisation and in the broader industry.