Rebecca Womersley

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Chief Information Officer at Wellcome Trust

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Rebecca is the Chief Information Officer at Wellcome Trust, bringing a wealth of experience from senior technology leadership roles in global banking and insurance, including her previous position as CIO at Lloyds. She is a transformation leader, holding certifications in Management of Risk (MoR) and Management of Portfolios (MOP).

As a senior female leader, Rebecca is a passionate and active advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is dedicated to coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing, diverse teams, aiming to leave every organization better than she found it.

Unique fact: Rebecca was named in the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Tech in 2022.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Candid & Clear

Strong-Willed

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
Her career is defined by leading large-scale business, data, and digital transformations in the banking and insurance sectors.
Diversity in Tech
Actively promotes diversity and inclusion, and is passionate about developing and mentoring talent within the technology space.
Technology & Innovation
As former Chair of TheCityUK's Technology and Innovation Board, she influenced policy on financial regulation and technology frameworks.

Media Appearances

Rebecca has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Chief Information Officer at Wellcome Trust
8-2023 - 5-2025
Chairperson at TheCityUK
4-2020 - 5-2025
Chief Information & Change Officer at Lloyd's
1-2021 - 9-2023
Board Member at ACORD
1-2017 - 2-2020
Chief Information Officer at Aldermore Bank PLC

Education

1987 - 1989
Education details unavailable from Granville College
Education details unavailable from QA

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Insights For Selling To Rebecca

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rebecca is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rebecca

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rebecca move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Rebecca take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Rebecca

Personality Compatibility


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