Our Team
Claire Haydon
DIRECTOR
Claire has over 25 years of experience in financial services, spanning regulatory, industry and consulting roles. She specialises in helping firms design and operate effective governance structures, and advises clients on managing regulatory challenges effectively.
As an Executive Director at A&O Consulting, Claire led the governance practice, conducting Board and executive effectiveness reviews, and supporting clients with the creation and implementation of governance solutions. She used her regulatory expertise to advise firms on regulatory strategy, SMCR, and broader compliance matters.
Previously, Claire was the Group Regulatory Relations Director at Lloyds Banking Group, advising the Executive and the Board on PRA and FCA regulatory strategy. She then became a divisional Compliance and Operational Risk Director, providing oversight and challenge to the first-line business.
Claire began her career spending 16 years at the FSA, where she worked on regulatory policy change such as Basel 2, and led banking supervision teams, assessing prudential and conduct risk, governance, and managing relationships at the most senior levels.
With deep regulatory and governance expertise, Claire helps firms ensure governance frameworks are robust, practical, and fit for the future.
Tom Anderson
DIRECTOR
Tom brings over 28 years of financial services experience, spanning regulatory, industry, and consulting roles. He specialises in helping firms design and implement effective compliance, risk, and governance solutions to enhance operational efficiency and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
As an Executive Director at A&O Consulting, Tom led the compliance practice, advising boards and senior leadership on compliance function design and operation, regulatory strategy and risk frameworks. He also conducted multiple Board and Executive governance reviews, helping firms establish robust structures and streamlined decision-making processes.
Previously, as Chief Compliance Officer at Nationwide, Tom oversaw compliance and operational risk frameworks, was a member of the Executive Risk Committee and attended the Board Risk Committee. He also advised on regulatory strategy at the executive and board level. His experience also includes senior regulatory roles at RBS as Group Head of Regulatory Relations and 12 years at the FSA, where he headed Wholesale Banks and Investment Firms Supervision. Tom started his career in investment management at HSBC.
With deep regulatory expertise and industry insight, Tom helps firms design efficient, compliant business solutions that support sustainable growth while meeting regulatory expectations.