Aaisha Knights-Ihediwa is a people-driven leader dedicated to empowering others and creating meaningful, positive change in the workplace. As Chief People Officer at LMAX Group, a global fintech innovator in FX and cryptocurrency trading, she leads the organisation’s People, Places, and Corporate Responsibility strategy, reporting directly to the CEO. Her mission is to ensure LMAX remains an exceptional place to work—one where talent is nurtured, diversity is celebrated, and culture strengthens the company’s vision and values. Aaisha has driven transformative initiatives across executive compensation, job grading and evaluation, employee relations, learning and development, employer branding, and corporate social responsibility. A Fellow of the CIPD and a graduate of the Cambridge Judge Business School Chief People Officer Programme, she is also a qualified occupational psychometric and ability assessor. Known for her strategic insight and authentic communication style, she is a trusted advisor to senior leaders navigating organisational growth and change.