Catherine Routh is the General Manager of the Credit Information Governance Body (CIGB), a self-regulatory organisation established to enhance governance, transparency, and effectiveness in the UK credit information market. The CIGB was formed in response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Credit Information Market Study to create a more inclusive and accountable framework for industry governance.

In her role as General Manager, Catherine leads the CIGB’s senior management team, working closely with the Chairman and wider stakeholders to deliver on the organisation’s strategic objectives and drive key initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for both consumers and industry participants. She plays a central part in overseeing the development and implementation of governance structures, industry engagement, and operational planning during the CIGB’s formative stage.

Catherine brings a breadth of leadership experience in financial services and governance. Her role at CIGB positions her at the forefront of shaping how credit information is governed and utilised across the UK market.

Andrew Thomsen is Group Manager of the ICO’s Competition and Regulatory Cooperation team. This team focuses on policy development in areas where the ICO’s remit interacts with other regulatory regimes, such as digital regulation (including through the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum), competition and financial services. Through this cooperation, the ICO seeks to maximise its regulatory effectiveness and ensure that data protection regulation is empowering both businesses and people to use information effectively.