Jaya Taylor – Group Head of Regulatory, Risk and Compliance

How has working across different cultures shaped the way you approach collaboration and leadership?

Having spent much of my career working across Asia before relocating to the UK whilst spending a good amount of time in Germany, I have been exposed to a wide range of cultures, working styles and perspectives. Managing teams across different countries taught me the importance of cultural awareness, clear communication and adaptability.

Those experiences reinforced how critical strong working relationships are, particularly when navigating complex or challenging conversations. By investing time in understanding people and how they communicate, you create trust and openness, which ultimately leads to effective collaboration. This approach has been invaluable in my current cross-jurisdictional role, where success often depends on recognising shared objectives while appreciating different ways of expressing them.

How do you define success in your personal life?

When I was starting my career, I defined success by titles, seniority, and being in the same spaces as people I admired. Now, success is much simpler – it’s about satisfaction and quality of life. It’s having a stable home, financial security, good health, and a strong circle of friends and family you can rely on. For me, these elements, along with my four-legged companions, create a sense of happiness and fulfilment; that is what success truly means.

How do SRG’s values align with your own?

SRG’s values align closely with my own because the culture is genuinely people-led. From the moment I joined, I experienced a warm and open environment where colleagues were approachable, welcoming and keen to collaborate. That openness felt authentic, with no hidden agenda, just honest conversations and a shared commitment to doing the right thing.

SRG is fundamentally a people business. Our success is shaped not only by what we deliver, but by how we do it, through the relationships we build, the way we lead and how we represent the Group to clients, partners and investors. As SRG continues to grow internationally, it is encouraging to see the organisation embrace an increasingly diverse range of perspectives and personalities as a core strength.

How would you describe SRG’s culture in three words?

Nimble.
Dynamic.
Interesting.

Who has been your biggest inspiration in life?

I draw inspiration from people who are deeply committed to making a meaningful difference. Michael Mosley has influenced the way I think about health and wellbeing through his evidence-based approach to diet and lifestyle, which has prompted positive and lasting changes in my own life.

I am also inspired by Noel Fitzpatrick, whose dedication and compassion as a veterinary surgeon is extraordinary. His belief in being the person your pet expects you to be strongly resonates with me. It reflects the importance of responsibility, consistency and showing up fully for others, values that I carry into both my professional life and personal relationships.

What’s your dream weekend?

I’ll be in Bali on my motorbike. Nothing too fancy. Just a little pub with beer and satay!

If you could spend a week in someone else’s role at SRG, who would it be?

I would choose Warren, the Group CEO. While it may seem like an obvious answer, I admire his consistent optimism, energy and calm approach, particularly given the scale and complexity of the challenges he manages behind the scenes. He navigates a demanding schedule and a wide range of stakeholders with confidence, and he always does it with positivity. I would value the opportunity to experience first-hand what that level of leadership looks like in practice.

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