Our Team

Claire Tunley is the Chief Executive of the Financial Services Skills Commission, appointed in May 2020.

Prior to this role, Claire was Head of Skills at City of London Corporation leading on skills and talent policy. In this role, Claire was seconded to the Financial Services Skills Taskforce as subject matter expert on skills; led the creation of a sector deal on apprenticeships between the Professional Business Services Council and government; worked with the Government Equalities Office to create an action-based guide on supporting women’s progression in the work place; and created an innovative partnership with local schools to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain a professional financial services qualification.

Claire has worked in skills and economic development in both local and central government roles for over 20 years. Claire is a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management and is a governor of a secondary academy located in an area of deprivation and is the nominated lead governor for careers.

Katharina joined the Commission as Policy and Research Manager in February 2021 where she leads on research projects that inform FSSC products and policy. Katharina enjoys working collaboratively to solve complex questions and presenting her findings to big and small audiences. She has eight years of experience in the research world through her previous roles at the City of London Corporation and at the consulting arm of the London School of Economics and Political Science. Prior to that, she had brief stints at a consultancy in Paris, the European Commission in Luxembourg and a think tank in Berlin.

Having enjoyed an international education, Katharina holds an M.A. in European Studies, jointly awarded by the University of Bath and Sciences Po, and a B.A. from the University of Passau, Germany. Katharina speaks three languages and holds certificates in non-violent communication, a conflict resolution technique. She is passionate about data visualisation, learning, and inclusion.

Linsey White joined the FSSC team as Communications Director in July 2021 from the National Charity DEBRA where she was Head of PR and content. With over 20 years experience working across the private and public sector, Linsey previously worked for UK Finance heading up the UK media relations team, The Association of British Insurers  and has also worked for the Ministry of Defence covering external affairs and crisis communications.

Linsey is also studying to become a naturopath in her spare time.

Gregg joined the FSSC as Programme Director in November 2021. Gregg oversees the FSSC workstreams and projects, working closely with members to develop products and services.

Previously, Gregg was Head of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement at the FSCB. Gregg has held a range of policy and project management roles across the public, private and not for profit sectors.

When not running around the park with his kids, Gregg enjoys playing the trumpet, badly.

Geisla joined the Commission as Admin and Operations Executive in January 2022.

Geisla has acquired a portfolio of skills, spending 8 years at Goldman Sachs International with roles in Derivatives Operations and European Funds Board where she led the Governance and Oversight role of Goldman Sachs Asset Management mutual and alternative funds in Luxembourg, Ireland & Cayman Islands.

Geisla also has experience in Residential & Commercial Real Estate & Business Management. Prior to joining the Commission, Geisla was Senior Property Manager for a mixed portfolio in Central London, and before this she worked as the Commercial Director for Diversity & Inclusion expert & International Leadership Speaker, René Carayol MBE.

Matthew joined the FSSC in April 2022 as Policy and Programme Executive. He has worked in policy and public affairs for many years, specialising in developing policy solutions to complex challenges, across the public, private and voluntary sectors. He has previously worked for a number of representative bodies, including the Association of British Insurers, Motor Insurers’ Bureau and the Local Government Association. He has also spent a number of years in self-employment, consulting for a range of firms in the retail and financial services sectors. He holds a Masters degree in Politics and Administration from Birkbeck College. His interests include history, travel, architecture and art.

Shuliang joined the FSSC at the end of February 2024 on secondment from EY, where she is a member of the People Consulting team. Shuliang is a consultant with a passion for life-long learning and sustainable development. Her focus is to understand the relationship between people and developmental processes, underpinned by a keen interest in fostering a human-centric workforce within the financial services sector. Shuliang is dedicated to cultivating an agile culture within financial organisations, equipping them with the skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic landscape of today’s society.

Shuliang has an international educational background, holding a M.A. in Education and International Development from University College London, and a B.A. in French Studies from Shanghai International Studies University (China), including an enriching academic exchange at Sciences Po Grenoble (France). She speaks English, Chinese, and French.

Shuliang spends her leisure time engaged in tennis and music.