Governance Our executive team

Alex Fraser: Chief Executive

Alex is our CEO and is responsible for our strategic direction. He is a member of our Board of directors.


Read Alex's full profile as Chief Executive of our Board of Directors.


Ian Parrett: Chief Operating Officer

Ian has overall responsibility for all operational functions at The London Institute of Banking & Finance. He is also the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for all financial planning and financial reporting.

Richard Martindale: Company Secretary

Richard is responsible for ensuring effective corporate governance arrangements are in place, leading on corporate compliance, handling legal matters regarding the LIBF and embedding effective risk management.

Chris Ray: Director of Strategy & Planning

Chris is responsible for leading business transformation activities across LIBF.

Hema Tank: Managing Director, Higher Education

Hema is responsible for the university college including developing and implementing our Higher Education Strategy and for the quality, profile and resourcing of our degree programmes. Hema and her teams are responsible for recruitment and admissions, assessments and the overall student experience.

Heather Tilston: Director of PR and Communications

Heather is responsible for public relations campaigns and brand positioning across all areas of LIBF’s activities. Her team also supports our academic community in developing and publishing thought leadership; and produces our member magazine, Financial World.

Ehsan Razavizadeh: Manging Director, MENA

Ehsan has primary responsibility for our professional and higher education activities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia. He and his team are responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with existing and potential corporate and government clients in those regions.

Rachel Banfield: Academic Dean

Anna Boyce: HR Director

Karen Pichlmann: Registrar, Quality, Policy & Regulation