About Craig Wellman

Craig Wellman leads the Microsoft UK Financial Services business, serving its largest clients in the Industry. He is responsible for the full breadth of Microsoft’s offering to the sector across solution, service and support. His ambition is to partner with the Industry to build trust with customers, transform working practises and maximise the digital opportunity. Financial Services is at a tipping point of change, with financial inclusion, data security, regulatory pressure, rapidly evolving customer expectation and financial crime all at the heart of every board room agenda. As one of Microsoft’s globally nominated investment Industries and a major global financial centre, the UK is home to many of the world’s marquee brands, including Retail and Investment banks, Insurance institutions, through to Fintech and Challenger banks. Prior to joining Microsoft, Craig held senior leadership roles in a number of organisations including Legal and General, Vodafone and Virgin Group He is a driven Board level executive with 25 years of experience in building, leading, and transforming organizations. A curious and dynamic leader, he works with global enterprises to help them unlock the potential of digital and cloud technologies. He is fortunate to do this with some of the world's largest and most inspiring companies, helping them realize their own potential through innovation and partnership. Craig Wellman believes in a climate of bold ambition, honesty, and authenticity - and that sustainable long-term success can only be built with trust as the foundation.