Alison Hutchinson joins Markaaz Global Advisory Board

Markaaz is proud to announce that Alison Hutchinson CBE is joining our advisory board, bringing her extensive experience in fintech, consumer engagement, and financial services to our growing team. As the CEO of Pennies, an award-winning fintech charity revolutionizing digital giving, Alison has been instrumental in making charitable donations seamless and accessible, with the potential to unlock £1 billion in incremental donations.

Alison’s leadership extends beyond Pennies, as she serves as a Senior Independent Director at DFS plc and Foresight Group Holdings Ltd. Her previous roles include board positions at Aviva Life Holdings UK, Yorkshire Building Society, LV=, and LMAX Exchange, demonstrating her deep expertise in financial services and corporate governance. She was also a Trustee of the Charities Aid Foundation, further reinforcing her commitment to social impact and financial inclusion.

Having started life in small family businesses, Alison has a deep-rooted passion for supporting the SMB community. With a strong foundation in technology and business, she graduated from Strathclyde University at the age of 19 with a BSc in Technology and Business Studies. Her distinguished career and contributions to the economy and charitable sector earned her a CBE in 2016.

Alison’s insights and strategic vision will be invaluable as Markaaz continues to enhance business verification, streamline financial access, and support small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. Her passion for innovation and social good aligns perfectly with Markaaz’s mission to create a more transparent and inclusive business ecosystem.

We are thrilled to welcome Alison to Markaaz and look forward to the impact her expertise will bring to our journey.

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About Markaaz:

Markaaz is the single source of truth for business, enabling banks, fintechs, and other institutions to verify and onboard more businesses with greater confidence and efficiency, accelerating access to vital services. Powered by Markaaz Directory of over half a billion global business records, it offers comprehensive coverage and validates millions of potential customers across more than 200 countries. Markaaz empowers businesses to deepen their understanding and make data-driven decisions by enriching business data with 196 attributes. The company’s proprietary matching algorithms deliver the best business match rates in the industry, resulting in more customers, higher revenue, and lower risk.

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