Sharron Burton
Co-Founder
& Chairperson
Sharron has extensive experience in financial services, holding an FPC3 qualification and working on FCA projects. Transitioning to talent acquisition in 2002, she built successful teams across sectors like insurance, retail, and pharmaceuticals. Sharron excels in designing assessment centres and using innovative testing tools. A skilled people manager, she focuses on relationship building and has led start-up teams, working closely with local and global HR teams.
Nick Ross
Founder
& CEO
Nick has 35 years of diverse experience in financial services, spanning regulatory bodies and consultancy. A recognised expert in Consumer Credit, Wealth, and Investments, excelling at applying FCA principles to achieve positive customer outcomes. As a former FCA supervisor, Nick has supported firms in navigating the complex regulatory landscape. Nick holds a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and Mortgage Advice, and currently serves as a Director of the APCC.
Stephen Dawson
Managing Director
and General Counsel
Stephen has spent the majority of his career as a lawyer, working exclusively in the financial services sector. He has been described in legal press as "Highly knowledgeable, approachable, straightforward and direct." His 25 years of experience make him one of the most experienced consumer finance experts in the UK, and he now focuses a lot of his time on conduct related matters.
Richard Brown
Director
of Advisory Services
With 25+ years in retail financial services—including motor finance, banking, wealth management, insurance, and consumer credit—Richard offers deep expertise. He has led numerous FCA skilled person reviews and supports clients with FCA Consumer Duty. His background spans roles such as Regulatory Consultant, Compliance Adviser, and mortgage advisor, showcasing his ability to deliver pragmatic, commercially astute regulatory solutions.
Shaam Dean
Director
of Operations
With 15+ years in financial services, Shaam specialises in managing projects from niche assignments to large-scale remediation. He oversees client relationships, operations, and ensures timely, budget-conscious delivery. Specialising in Past Business Reviews and delivering suitability assessments in the wealth sector, Shaam leverages a vast network of consultants for seamless project execution. His hands-on approach and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels ensure projects exceed expectations.
Georgia Burton
Resourcing
Lead
As Redporth's Resourcing and Operations lead, Georgia leverages her Financial Services expertise, gained at a major FS consultancy and a Big 4 firm. Known for her strong relationship-building, candidate care, and stakeholder management, she ensures a seamless onboarding experience. Georgia excels at efficiently sourcing both small and large resourcing needs, consistently maintaining high standards of focus and delivery.