Former FSCS CEO joins Paradigm Norton after 'detailed governance review'

NED appointed after executive and board responsibilities split

Jen Frost
clock • 2 min read

Former Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) CEO Caroline Rainbird has joined Paradigm Norton Financial Planning (Paradigm Norton) as a non-executive director (NED), following a “detailed governance review” at the B Corp firm.

Rainbird led the FSCS for four and a half years, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to joining the FSCS, she led global corporate services at RBS in the post-financial crisis period, going on to lead global regulatory and public affairs. Rainbird currently holds a number of NED roles, including serving on the NatWest Group Pension Fund trustee board, the Standard Life Group with-profits committee and the board of Modulr Financial Services. Her appointment follows a "detailed governance review" at Paradigm Norton, which led to the separation of its board and executive res...

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