The Jersey Financial Services Commission has continued its “transformation” with its latest appointment.
Elaine Walsh will assume the newly created role of Executive Director of Finance, Strategy, and Change as part of the organisation’s “commitment to business transformation and strong financial management”.
Ms Walsh will be responsible for finance, operational excellence and project management, and play a “pivotal role” in developing the JFSC’s 2026+ strategy.
The organisation said she has “extensive experience” in strategic planning, corporate governance and risk management within financial services in London and the Channel Islands.
Ms Walsh’s previous roles include Director of Finance at Family Nursing & Home Care and Chief Financial Officer at BNP Paribas Channel Islands, where she managed multiple legal entities and led significant financial transformations.
The JFSC said that as the island focused on “strengthening its competitiveness” as an international finance centre, the new role would enable the organisation to deliver an “enhanced change agenda”, operational improvement, as well as financial control and value for money.
Director General Jill Britton said: “We welcome Elaine to the JFSC team. Her appointment is a significant step forward in our transformation programme focussed on performance, service and people.
“Elaine’s experience and expertise will be invaluable at this important time for the JFSC, as we develop the next stage of our strategy and implement fees reform to support competitiveness.”