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Credit 500
C500 Benefits
Members are given an array of exclusive benefits, including a complimentary 12 month Premium Membership to Credit Strategy, providing access to a range of exclusive benefits designed to enhance members professional journey, see full details below.
Premium Member benefits:
Your Credit 500 benefits include
- Special delegate rate for Credit Week
- Invitation to Credit Strategy’s Parliamentary Reception
- Opportunities to lead the industry, set agendas and build profile through our community
- Complimentary Premium Membership of Credit Strategy for 12 months, including invitations to private events, full access to online resources, and event discounts
Induction into the Credit 500 gives you opportunities to raise your profile, or lead an agenda, by:
- Authoring content on Credit Strategy
- Judging awards panels
- Speaking at the industry’s largest broadcasts and in-person events
- Invitations to private roundtables relevant to your role
Special delegate rate for Credit Week.
Invitation to Credit Strategy’s exclusive Parliamentary Reception.
Access to Premium Member Roundtables (virtual and in-person).
Invitations to private events, full access to online resources, and event discounts.
Discounted entry fees (50% off) for all Credit Strategy Awards programmes.
Access to Premium Member Roundtables (virtual and in-person).
Invitations to private events, full access to online resources, and event discounts.
Discounted entry fees (50% off) for all Credit Strategy Awards programmes.
Invitations to private events, full access to online resources, and event discounts.
Discounted entry fees (50% off) for all Credit Strategy Awards programmes.
Additional C500 benefits:
Complimentary membership of Credit Strategy for 12 months (see above).
Profile raising opportunities, or to lead an agenda, by being the first asked to:
- Judge awards panels.
- Author content on Credit Strategy content.
- Speak at the industry’s largest broadcasts and in-person events.
Complimentary access to Credit Week - Limited time offer.
And a discount of over £1000 on Credit Week pass if you miss the offer!
Sharpen your knowledge
C500 members also get full access to Credit Strategy's Knowledge Hub, providing deep dive features on the most pressing issues in the industry. Including thoughts and opinions from peers on the Credit 500 Club.
Profile raising opportunities, or to lead an agenda, by being the first asked to:
- Judge awards panels.
- Author content on Credit Strategy content.
- Speak at the industry’s largest broadcasts and in-person events.
Sharpen your knowledge
C500 members also get full access to Credit Strategy's Knowledge Hub, providing deep dive features on the most pressing issues in the industry. Including thoughts and opinions from peers on the Credit 500 Club.
Sharpen your knowledge
C500 members also get full access to Credit Strategy's Knowledge Hub, providing deep dive features on the most pressing issues in the industry. Including thoughts and opinions from peers on the Credit 500 Club.
The Credit 500 Club
Here you can find members of our exclusive Credit 500 Club.
The Credit 500 2026 searchable club showcases individuals who have played a part in shaping and continue to shape strategy and conduct, across both consumer and commercial credit.
C500 2026
Victoria Loosmore
Shiona Crichton
Richard Hoggart
Mike Deans
Jane Haymes
Laurence Venn
Simon Bell
Sam Challenger
C500 2023
Tasneem Bhamji
Frances Coulson
Jasper Davy
Hugh Fitzpatrick
Chris Laverick
Tracy Porter
Ian Worthington
Nick Winterbottom
C500 2022
Tasneem Bhamji
Frances Coulson
Bruce Curry
Jasper Davy
Joanna Elson CBE
John Foster
Adam Freeman
Mark Gregory
C500 2021
Frances Coulson
Bruce Curry
Jasper Davy
Joanna Elson CBE
Previous years
C500: 2020-2021
Richard Hoggart
John Ricketts
Laurence Venn
Simon Bell
Frank Horvath
Penny Clarke
C500: 2019-2020
Richard Hoggart
John Ricketts
Laurence Venn
Simon Bell
Frank Horvath
Penny Clarke
C500: 2018-2019
Ranjit Krishna FCMA CGMA
Alessio Pinna
Jonathan Baum
John Hegarty
Leighton Grew
Mark Gregory
See the Credit 500 from years’ gone by
Are you interested in who previously had a place on the exclusive Credit 500 Club?
This index showcases those who have shaped, or continue to shape, strategy and conduct across both consumer and commercial credit In this document you can find all iterations of the Credit 500 since 2022. Download a PDF of past iterations of the Credit 500 Club.
The Credit 500 Club 2027 nominations are now open
To submit a nomination, please provide a 150-word entry explaining why you, or your chosen nominee, deserve to be recognised in the C500 Club 2027.
Nominations must demonstrate that the individual has met at least two of the following criteria:
- Demonstrated influence within their organisation or profession
- Made a significant contribution to the credit industry through leadership, innovation, policy influence, or business growth
- Received recognition for their work through award programmes (not limited to Credit Strategy awards)
- Contributed to educating industry peers through thought leadership, content, conferences, webinars, or similar activities
- Advocated for best practices and the advancement of the credit industry
In addition, to be considered for the C500, nominees must:
- Hold a Head of level position or above
- Work within the financial services and/or credit industry
- Operate within risk, collections, or commercial functions
Nominations will be reviewed by Credit Strategy's community team in conjunction with a board of trusted advisors.
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