Edward B.

Inspirer
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Member of Digital Finance Advisory Council at Consumers International

United Kingdom

Overview

Edward B. is the Global Head of Government Relations & ESG at Wise, leveraging extensive experience from Metas FinTech leadership where he worked on digital wallets and the Metaverse economy. He holds an MBA from Imperial Business School and completed an Executive Leadership Programme at the University of Oxfords Saïd Business School.

Outside of his primary role, Edward is an investor in The Portsmouth Distillery Co. , indicating an interest in craft spirits and supporting local businesses. He follows developments at major financial and regulatory bodies like the European Commission and Standard Chartered, reflecting his professional focus on the intersection of finance and policy.

He previously served as a Board Director for Meta Financial U. K. Ltd. , combining corporate governance with his global policy leadership role.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Generous

Decisive

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Global Financial Regulation
Represents Wise on high-level task forces with the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), shaping international financial frameworks.
ESG & Social Impact
His role explicitly covers ESG. He recently promoted Wise's support for the International Rescue Committee, highlighting a focus on aiding displaced communities.
Digital Payments Innovation
His background at Meta included leading policy for fiat payments, digital wallets, and stablecoins, showing deep expertise in the evolution of financial technology.

Media Appearances

Edward has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Member of Digital Finance Advisory Council at Consumers International
5-2025
Member of the Advisory Group to the Forum on Cross Border Payments Data at Financial Stability Board (FSB)
2-2025
Member of the LRS Taskforce at Financial Stability Board (FSB)
2-2025
Chair, International Payments Engagement Committee at UK Finance
6-2024
Board Member - Payments, Products and Services Board (PPSB) at UK Finance

Education

2004 - 2006
MBA from Imperial Business School
2012 - 2012
Executive Leadership Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Exp : 2 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Member of Digital Finance Advisory Council at Consumers International
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Insights For Selling To Edward

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Edward is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Edward

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Edward move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Edward take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Edward

Personality Compatibility


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