Emma Smith Swale
Group Integration Director @HSL Compliance
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WORK HISTORY
Group Integration Director @HSL Compliance
Working with the management team to realise the value of multiple acquisitions, both past, present and future- Delivering on process optimisation- Finding opportunities for revenue and cost optimisation- Aligning on Integration Strategy and approach, governance whilst- Moving towards one culture, vision and mission
EDUCATION
University of Oxford
Master of Arts - MA
University of Oxford
Bachelor of Arts - BA
ABOUT EMMA SMITH SWALE
I’m an experienced Operations and Strategy leader with 11+ years of proven success scaling teams, optimising operations, and delivering strategic programmes—most notably during my tenure at Planet, where I helped drive its transformation from a scale-up to a global, PE-backed fintech leader.At the heart of my work is a balance: managing the day-to-day with precision, while executing long-term strategic initiatives that create tangible business impact. I’ve led global teams of 250+ with industry-low attrition, saved €Millions through operational optimisation, and played key roles in cross-functional change, M&A integration, and regulatory alignment (FCA, ACPR).Core strengths include- Leading operational and business transformations across high-growth, tech-enabled environments- Driving strategic programme delivery at pace, within scope and budget- Building scalable frameworks that align people, processes, and platforms- Managing risk, compliance, and vendor performance in regulated industries- Creating a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and clarity of executionI thrive in roles where I can roll up my sleeves and execute, not just advise. Whether it’s helping a founder scale a new business, steering a transformation programme, or taking ownership of an Ops/Chief of Staff mandate—my aim is always to bring structure, deliver results, and create momentum. Open to: Senior Ops, COO, Chief of Staff, Transformation, and Strategic Delivery roles—contract or permanent, in fintech or beyond.
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