Winners of The Citywealth Future Leaders Awards were announced on 10th November, during a glittering awards ceremony at the 5-star Grosvenor House Hotel in London, hosted by BBC News anchor Rich Preston.
The awards, now in their twelfth year, are open to all wealth management professionals under the age of forty. These awards recognise the excellence of young professionals in furthering their career through their ambition, leadership qualities and communication skills.
Winners were decided by a mix of judges’ vote and an online public vote which took place during 2026. Gold, silver and bronze medal winners in thirty-five categories were announced with the additional Editor’s Choice, Transatlantic Individual of the Year, Trusted Counsel of the Year and Exceptional Impact awards.
Karen Jones, founder, CEO and Editor of Citywealth, commented “Citywealth has helped to support and mentor young professionals since 2005 and so it gives me great pleasure to congratulate this group of outstanding young talent. They are proving they can be high achievers at work whilst also contributing to creating a better society. “
Recipients of the top four awards were:
Editor’s Choice Award
- Abbie West-Kelsey, Private Client Tax Manager at leading London law firm Kingsley Napley.
Transatlantic Individual of the Year
- Christina Romero, Private Wealth Associate at Katten, Muchin Rosenman LLP, a top law firm headquartered in New York City with offices in London.
Trusted Counsel of the Year
- Jessica Driscoll-Breen, barrister at Queen Elizabeth Building
Exceptional Impact Award
- Daniel Young, client relationship director at London based Wren Investment Office
Full list of winners https://www.citywealthmag.com/future-leaders-results
About Karen Jones
Karen’s achievements in supporting young professionals and women in particular, as well as her entrepreneurial talents, have been recognised by no less than 12 international and 2 national awards, amongst these a silver award granted by the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry London SME Business Awards. She is also listed in the Innovate Finance Women in Fintech Powerlist 2025.
Karen is also the recipient of the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, and is a member of The Guild of Freemen of The City of London.
About Citywealth
Founded in 2005, Citywealth https://www.citywealthmag.com/ is a multiple award-winning publishing and events company based in London, with 8 members of staff. It has a number of products and services for the private wealth management industry including awards, editorial, in person networking and mentoring events, the Forum for debates by thought leaders, and a user ratings directory Leaders List.
Paternity Leave Campaign
Citywealth, now celebrating its 21st year, has always championed women in wealth and we continue to do so.
After talks with our NEXTGEN clubs (The Tomorrow Club and the Wealth Professionals Club), we take up the issue of Paternity Leave, to ensure the next gen support women in their careers. We want men to take paternity time without guilt or fear of career damage. We hope the industry will support us in this endeavour.
