Citywealth Brand & Marketing Awards 2026

The only awards that highlight corporate brands and reputation management in the wealth management industry

Citywealth Brand & Marketing Awards 2026 – Judges

Karen Jones

Citywealth
Editor & CEO

Karen founded Citywealth after a career at News International, The Times, and Sunday Times in the legal, financial and recruitment sections. She also ran the Legalease flagship title Legal Business/Asia Pacific Legal 500, and launched Legal Business Awards and Legal 500 events.

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She founded Citywealth in 2005 and her work as a Citywealth founder and CEO was recognised by multiple awards, having gained no less than eleven Stevie awards in total, with four gold awards amongst these – Female Entrepreneur of the Year (2017) , Most Innovative Woman of the Year – Business Services (2023) and Woman of the Year – Business Services (2024). The growing development of the Powerwomen Awards USA was recognised by another gold Stevie award in the Achievement in International Expansion category in 2024.

Karen’s contributions to business were also noted by the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry SME London Business Awards, presenting her with a silver Business Woman of the Year award in 2024.

Fiona Nicolson

Nedbank Private Wealth
Executive Head of Client Innovation and Marketing

A senior-level Marketing professional with over 25 years’ experience in creating and implementing highly effective marketing strategies that deliver against business objectives – because Marketing is a growth enabler, not a cost centre.

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Fiona also manages the proposition and client experience teams at Nedbank Private Wealt, driving service and digital innovation as well as marketing strategy.
Previously at financial services brands such as Quilter, Standard Life and Tesco Bank, Fiona has been at Nedbank Private Wealth for 3 years.

Georgina Bennett-Warner

Wedlake Bell
Head of Marketing

Katherine Day

Ogier
Communications Manager

Katherine has built a reputation for storytelling, providing copywriting and editing services. As a Communications Manager at Ogier, she supports the firm’s global Contentious Trust, Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning, Wills and Probate, and Private Wealth teams from the Jersey office. Katherine also coordinates the external comms for Ogier’s CSR, DEI, and sustainability initiatives.

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Before joining Ogier in 2021, Katherine worked for a Jersey marketing and PR agency supporting clients across a range of sectors, including financial services and charities, and as a freelance copywriter.

Keir Robinson

McInroy & Wood
Business Development Manager

Keir Robinson is Business Development Manager at McInroy & Wood, where he leads strategic initiatives to drive growth and strengthen relationships with professional partners.

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Since joining the firm in 2021, Keir has spearheaded the development of its business development function, working closely with the investment team and other colleagues to rebrand the firm and establish the foundations for a dedicated marketing and communications capability.

Prior to entering the investment industry, Keir served for nine years as a British Army Officer with the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Louisa Schepers

Zodia Custody
Managing Director, Marketing

Louisa is Managing Director, Marketing at Zodia Custody, where she built and now leads the company’s global marketing function. Based in London, she oversees brand, communications, digital, PR, and lead generation across seven international markets.

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Since joining, she has played a key role in shaping Zodia Custody’s global presence – launching a full rebrand, scaling marketing operations internationally, and establishing the company as a trusted voice in institutional crypto custody. Previously, Louisa held senior marketing roles in Berlin’s tech and consultancy sectors.

Melissa Jumbo

Stonehage Fleming
Digital Content Manager

Melissa is the Digital Content Manager at Stonehage Fleming, where she helps drive cross-service content, social media strategy and thought leadership for the group. 

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Since joining the firm in 2022, she has supported the maturation of the content marketing function, shaping items for different service lines and supporting the development of broader group thought leadership campaigns. With over 12 years’ experience across not-for-profits, startups, and VC firms, she brings deep expertise in digital media and broader communications to the firm.

Patrycja Hill

Mishcon de Reya LLP
Digital Design Lead

Patrycja is the Digital Design Lead at Mishcon de Reya, where she helps drive digital design strategy, including website, social media and print design.

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Since joining in 2014, she has been involved in designing visuals for the firm’s website portfolio and supporting the team with her creative design skills.

Polina Ceron

Taylor Wessing
Senior Business Development Manager

Polina Ceron is Business Development Lead for the Private Wealth sector at the international law firm Taylor Wessing.

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Her expertise lies in navigating the complex needs of high net worth individuals and private capital to craft and execute bespoke strategies and enhance client acquisition and retention.

Victoria Carroll

W1M Wealth & Investment Management
Chief Marketing Officer

Victoria joined London & Capital (now W1M) in 2018 and oversaw all marketing, PR and communications for the firm. Under her leadership, London & Capital underwent a significant brand refresh in 2020, enhancing its market presence and modernising its image. Her expertise has been instrumental in driving the firm’s digital marketing initiatives, ensuring consistent and impactful communication across all channels.

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Following the merger of London & Capital and Waverton in 2024, she led the rebrand of the combined firm to W1M Wealth and Investment Management.

Before joining the firm, Victoria spent 10 years at HSBC, where she completed the Executive Management Graduate Programme and worked in Corporate and Structured Banking as well as Private Banking, before moving into Marketing.

She holds a BA in Economics and a BSc in Financial Markets and Management.

Victoria was a keen rower for many years and, in 2021, she completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 3,000-mile rowing race across the Atlantic Ocean, raising over £70,000 for charity. In her spare time, she also enjoys playing golf and padel and watercolour painting.

The Citywealth Brand & Marketing Awards recognise innovation and excellence in brand reputation and marketing within wealth management.

Part of the Citywealth Wealth Management Awards