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Carlton Hopper

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📍 Knutsford, England, United Kingdom

Carlton is a P&L leader with over 30 years of experience in the technology, consulting, and financial services sectors, including senior roles at GFT, IBM, and EY. He specializes in driving business transformation, market development, and leading tech-heavy programs. He earned a BSc Joint Honours from The University of Manchester.

Outside of his extensive professional life, Carlton is a proud father and enjoys playing the guitar. He publicly celebrates his familys milestones, such as his sons recent graduation in Marine Biology and Zoology, which he shared on his professional networking feed.

His recent work with Salt Bank and Engine by Starling won multiple FStech and Banking Tech Awards, setting a new benchmark for digital banking.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Advisor
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Fintech Innovation
Led a collaboration with Salt Bank and Engine by Starling that won two FStech awards for setting a new benchmark in digital banking experiences.
Core Banking Modernization
He frequently speaks on the need for banks to modernize legacy core platforms to meet accelerating consumer demand for new digital services.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Advisor
Self-employed
3-2025 - 9-2025
Down Time
Taking time out for a bit
12-2020 - 3-2025
Managing Director
GFT Financial Limited
12-2020
Executive Partner
IBM
Director
Ernst & Young LLP
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Education
1987 - 1990
BSc Joint Honours
The University of Manchester
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