Today, UKRN is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Pritchard from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Sarah said: “I’m delighted to join UKRN as its new Chief Executive and to continue delivering better regulatory outcomes through collaboration. There is a clear need for UK regulators to work together effectively to address shared challenges across sectors and support the Government’s ambition for economic growth. I look forward to leading UKRN and working with its members as we help shape the future of regulation and strengthen understanding of its role among government, investors, businesses and consumers.”

Sarah Pritchard joined the FCA in 2021 to jointly lead the FCA’s Supervision, Policy and Competition division. She became Deputy Chief Executive in June 2025 and has led some of the FCA’s most significant regulatory reforms across both wholesale and retail markets. Sarah joined the FCA having been the first Director of the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), a multi-agency partnership housed in the National Crime Agency, which delivers system leadership on economic crime. She has held a range of operational and legal roles in the public sector and private sector.

Attricia Archer, UKRN Director, said: “We are delighted to announce that Sarah Pritchard, Deputy Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), will be taking on the role of UKRN CEO. We look forward to working with Sarah as she leads the network in the months ahead, continuing to foster collaboration and shared learning across our regulatory members and beyond.”