AccessFintech selects Shenton as CEO
28 July 2025 US
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AccessFintech, the data sharing and workflow collaboration platform, has appointed Sarah Shenton as CEO.
Shenton will lead the company’s next period of product development as AccessFintech blocks out its following phase of growth.
Long-term board member and capital markets leader, Shenton has a 20 year background working in operations, engineering and strategic investing.
Recently she guided the Value Accelerator at Goldman Sachs’ alternative assets business. Here she helped increase operational efficiency, scale and commercial success alongside leadership teams at fast-growing companies.
Shenton’s new position was determined by a united ruling from the board, who have worked closely with her since her tenure as board director since 2018.
Sarah Shenton says: “I am honored to take on the role of CEO. We’ve created a strong foundation and an ecosystem that matters, and now is the time to build on this success and deliver exceptional value to clients. As technology continues to transform markets, I look forward to working with our amazing team to seize the exciting opportunities ahead.”
She supersedes John Shay, the Interim CEO, who will stay on as special adviser to the CEO, a move the firm suggests should allow a smooth transition. He will continue to provide ongoing industry knowledge to the leadership group.
Shay says: “Sarah brings a rare combination of operational depth, technical insight and strategic vision to the CEO role. Her deep knowledge of our company and industry, alongside her commitment to our mission, will be invaluable as we embark on our next growth phase.”
Shenton will lead the company’s next period of product development as AccessFintech blocks out its following phase of growth.
Long-term board member and capital markets leader, Shenton has a 20 year background working in operations, engineering and strategic investing.
Recently she guided the Value Accelerator at Goldman Sachs’ alternative assets business. Here she helped increase operational efficiency, scale and commercial success alongside leadership teams at fast-growing companies.
Shenton’s new position was determined by a united ruling from the board, who have worked closely with her since her tenure as board director since 2018.
Sarah Shenton says: “I am honored to take on the role of CEO. We’ve created a strong foundation and an ecosystem that matters, and now is the time to build on this success and deliver exceptional value to clients. As technology continues to transform markets, I look forward to working with our amazing team to seize the exciting opportunities ahead.”
She supersedes John Shay, the Interim CEO, who will stay on as special adviser to the CEO, a move the firm suggests should allow a smooth transition. He will continue to provide ongoing industry knowledge to the leadership group.
Shay says: “Sarah brings a rare combination of operational depth, technical insight and strategic vision to the CEO role. Her deep knowledge of our company and industry, alongside her commitment to our mission, will be invaluable as we embark on our next growth phase.”
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