We have appointed Will Self as chair of our Smaller Business Practitioner Panel. He will take up the role as chair from 1 September 2025. Following a competitive interview process, Will has been appointed to lead the independent panel in providing advice and representing the interests of smaller regulated firms to help us deliver our strategic priorities.Welcoming the appointment, FCA chair Ashley Alder said:’The Smaller Business Practitioner Panel plays a vital role in ensuring that the views of smaller firms are taken into account in our work. Their views will be particularly helpful as we advance the focus in our new 5-year strategy on proportionality, clarity, reducing unnecessary burdens, and support for smaller firms to explore new technologies and innovate.’I would like to thank Andy Mielczarek for his excellent chairing of the panel since 2022 and extend a warm welcome to Will as his successor.’Will Self said:’I’m honoured to take on the role of chair of the FCA’s Smaller Business Practitioner Panel. This post was originally published on this site.