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United Kingdom Sacha Romanovitch OBE is a distinguished leader in finance and social inclusion, known for her pioneering role as the first female CEO of a major accountancy firm and her commitment to fostering financial wellbeing.
Sacha Romanovitch served as the Chief Executive of Grant Thornton UK LLP, leading the firm to over £500m in annual revenues. She was the first woman to be elected CEO of a major accountancy firm and introduced employee-focused initiatives.
Sacha Romanovitch was appointed CEO of Fair4All Finance in September 2019, where she leads efforts to support financial wellbeing through accessible, fair, and affordable services. She is also co-Chair of the Inclusive Economy Partnership.
Sacha Romanovitch is the co-Chair of the Inclusive Economy Partnership and its financial services sub-group, working with businesses, government, and voluntary sectors to address systemic issues.
In February 2022, Sacha Romanovitch was appointed as a member of the Government’s Levelling Up Advisory Council, providing her expertise on financial inclusion.
Sacha Romanovitch was the inaugural Chair of Access Accountancy, an industry-wide social mobility initiative.
Sacha Romanovitch sits on the UK National Advisory Board to the Global Impact Investing Steering Committee, demonstrating her commitment to financial inclusion and impact investing on a global scale.
Sacha Romanovitch has established a career marked by significant achievements in finance and a dedication to social impact. She joined Grant Thornton in 1994, eventually rising to become its chief executive in 2015. Her appointment made her the first woman to lead a major City accountancy firm. During her tenure, she implemented changes such as profit-sharing for all staff and advocated for employee-friendly policies, including mental health support in the workplace. She also capped her own salary. Ms. Romanovitch led Grant Thornton UK LLP to exceed £500 million in annual revenues and, as a member of the global board, took on the role of People and Culture Leader, overseeing 40,000 staff across 140 countries. She remained committed to purpose-driven leadership, even when facing internal criticism concerning short-term profitability.
After her time at Grant Thornton, Sacha Romanovitch was appointed CEO of Fair4All Finance in September 2019. In this role, she has been instrumental in supporting the financial wellbeing of individuals struggling with money by promoting accessible, fair, and affordable financial services. Her efforts in this area were recognized with an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020 for her ‘Services to Business.’ She is also the co-Chair of the Inclusive Economy Partnership and its financial services sub-group. In February 2022, Ms. Romanovitch was appointed to the Government’s Levelling Up Advisory Council, contributing her expertise in financial inclusion to national strategies.
Throughout her career, Ms. Romanovitch has been recognized as a leader in financial inclusion. She served as a leading consultant on the Affordable Credit workstream, contributing to a vision for the future of affordable credit. She was also the inaugural Chair of Access Accountancy, an industry-wide initiative focused on social mobility. Her involvement extends internationally as she sits on the UK National Advisory Board to the Global Impact Investing Steering Committee. Her work consistently demonstrates a commitment to leveraging financial expertise for broader social good.
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