Guildhall

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CMO of FinTech West

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

FinTech West is the representative body for FinTech in the South West and part of the FinTech National Network hosted by Innovate Finance. We have a large and diverse community open to anyone interested in FinTech, with no membership fees. We are a not for profit organisation with core objectives to: • Connect and inform the FinTech community in the South West • Promote the South West as a FinTech centre of excellence and help develop the sector • Add value to and help generate regional economic benefit • Align to the development of the national FinTech sector

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Guildhall to accomplish?

• Guildhall was engaged to facilitate discussions around a CFO role, ensuring discretion, alignment on governance structures, and appropriate compensation negotiation.

SOLUTION

How did you find Guildhall?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Guildhall over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Guildhall were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

They managed initial outreach, structured interviews, board-level alignment, and compensation discussions. They also provided insight into regulatory and reporting expectations within the region.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The role was secured with terms that met both professional and personal expectations, and the transition was smooth.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The process was discreet, efficient, and highly professional. Communication was timely, and each stage was clearly defined.

What was your primary form of communication with Guildhall?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their depth of understanding of governance and executive-level dynamics was impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Guildhall could have done differently?

No notable gaps.