FCA names Jonathan Davidson retail supervision director

Jenna Towler
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recruited Jonathan Davidson as director of supervision - retail and authorisations.

Davidson is currently a senior advisor to private equity and financial services firms. He was previously the chief operating officer for Direct Line. He will work alongside Tracey McDermott who is director of supervision - investment, wholesale and specialist.   Davidson will report directly to chief executive Martin Wheatley. Wheatley said: "This appointment is another example of the FCA being able to attract the best talent from across the financial sector. "Jonathan has experience of working across the globe as well as in the United Kingdom. "Given the increase in our supe...

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