Shona Barton
About Shona Barton
Shona Barton serves as the Principal of Online Safety Supervision at Ofcom, a position she has held since 2022. With over a decade of experience in the regulatory sector, she has a strong background in managing sensitive issues and ensuring public interest, having previously worked at the Financial Conduct Authority in various supervisory roles.
Work at Ofcom
Shona Barton has been serving as the Principal - Online Safety Supervision at Ofcom since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for implementing Online Safety regulations in the UK, which includes protecting users from harmful content and behavior online. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Associate in the Online Safety Regime - Enforcement Team at Ofcom from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to the enforcement of online safety measures.
Experience at Financial Conduct Authority
Shona Barton has extensive experience at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where she held multiple roles. She began as an Associate in the General Insurance & Protection - Supervision Division from 2014 to 2015. She advanced to Senior Associate roles from 2015 to 2017 and then as a Lead Associate in the Insurance Groups - Supervision Division from 2018 to 2021. Her tenure at the FCA lasted from 2014 to 2021, during which she dealt with high-pressure and sensitive issues.
Educational Background
Shona Barton studied Legal Studies at The Open University, where she achieved a Certificate in Legal Studies from 2011 to 2012. She also completed her high school education at Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College from 1998 to 2001 and at Dixons City Technology College from 2001 to 2002. This educational foundation has contributed to her expertise in regulatory matters.
Professional Skills and Competencies
Shona Barton possesses core competencies in several areas critical to her roles in regulation and supervision. These include Leadership and People Management, Analysis and Problem Solving, Compliance, and Communications. Her skills have enabled her to effectively manage high-pressure situations and deliver outcomes that align with public interest.
Career Overview
With over a decade of experience in the regulatory sector, Shona Barton's career spans various industries and roles. She has worked in positions that required a strong focus on compliance and supervision, including her earlier role as Administration Manager at The Consulting Consortium in 2007 and as a Quality and Compliance Officer at the Lewis Group Limited from 2007 to 2008. Her diverse background supports her current responsibilities in online safety supervision.