Dane is a master’s-educated legal and senior compliance leader with 30 years of experience across law and financial services. She has held key roles at the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Ombudsman Service, and major FinTech and financial institutions, including American Express, blending regulatory, legal, and commercial expertise. Since 2015, Dane has served as a magistrate and Presiding Justice for His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Services, demonstrating a strong commitment to justice and governance. Her unique combination of business acumen, regulatory insight, and legal knowledge allows her to balance robust governance with strategic commercial goals. She has led major compliance initiatives, creating sustainable governance frameworks that protect corporate reputations and ensure regulatory compliance. At WorldFirst UK, Alipay UK, and TotallyMoney, she embedded FCA Consumer Duty rules and delivered extensive training to foster resilient compliance cultures. At American Express, as Head of Monitoring and Testing, she drove compliance excellence through high-volume, automated reviews that eliminated errors and sped up decision-making. Her strict enforcement of marketing standards across firms has protected customers and eliminated mis-selling risks. A passionate mentor and advocate for empowerment, Dane builds trusted relationships and dedicates time to mentoring students and women in financial services through organizations like Women in Banking and Finance and Bridging Barriers.