Professor Karen Elliott is Chair of Practice in Finance and FinTech at the University of Birmingham Business School and Co-Director of the FinTech MSc Programme.

Recognised in the 'Standout #35 Women in FinTech Powerlist' for Policy and Governance, Karen's work focuses on optimising trustworthy and ethical AI in financial services. She co-leads several high-profile projects including FinTrust, Agency, and the UKFin Network+, exploring the critical intersections of finance, technology, and ethics. Karen's 'pracademic' approach combines rigorous academic research with practical business insights, making her an invaluable voice in discussions on the future of finance and technology.

A member of the Prime Minister's Champions Group for Dementia and an ambassador for the Digital Poverty Alliance, Karen is committed to ensuring that technological advancements in finance are inclusive and beneficial to all sectors of society.