FCA appoints two senior advisers

Formerly chief executive of the Competition Commission, David Saunders brings with him unrivalled experience to advise the FCA. David will work with both the competition department within the FCA and the forthcoming Payment Services Regulator to support them as they promote effective competition. He will also work with other business areas to ensure competition issues are addressed, for example in the course of thematic supervision. 

Gunner Burkhart will be providing advice to the FCA on wholesale and markets issues. Gunner has over 30 years’ experience in investment banking and asset management. Most recently, Gunner was a managing director at Nomura International, responsible for senior relationship management and prime services.

Martin Wheatley, chief executive of the FCA, said of the appointments:

“Both David and Gunner come with impressive experience in their respective areas, which will be a valuable resource for the teams as they look at competition and wholesale issues. I’m delighted to have them on-board.”