John Howells is the Chief Executive of LINK, the UK’s cash machine network (www.link.co.uk). John joined LINK in 2012 and led its spin-off from bank ownership and establishment as an independent organisation. LINK now plays a key role in ensuring access to cash for consumers as the UK moves increasingly towards digital payments. LINK works to ensure that the UK has adequate access to cash through ATMs, shared branches and retail counter terminals. It is one of a handful of systemically important payment systems and is regulated by the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Payment Systems Regulator. John’s previous roles include for Capgemini supporting public sector organisations and in particular the Department for Work and Pensions. His early career was with Gemini Consulting’s financial services strategy practice and Lloyds Bank. John is also a Commissioner for the Financial Inclusion Commission and a Non-Executive Director and Risk Committee Chair for MedCo.
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