Sean Martin

Sean joined the OBL Board in May 2026. He is an experienced lawyer and non‑executive director with deep expertise across financial services regulation and the public sector.

He joined the Financial Services Authority in 2004 and later served as General Counsel of the Financial Conduct Authority and a member of its Executive Committee from 2013 to 2021. During this time, he led the FCA’s legal and regulatory work through major developments, including the transfer of consumer credit regulation, preparations for the UK’s exit from the EU, and the response to Covid‑19.

Earlier in his career, Sean worked in the Government Legal Service, advising HM Treasury, the DTI and the MoD. He brings deep insight into regulatory governance and complex market oversight.