Robert Wigley OStJ, BSc, Hon DBA, FCA in

Robert Wigley OStJ, BSc, Hon DBA, FCA

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Chairman at UK Finance
📍 Kensington, England, United Kingdom

Robert Wigley is the Chairman of UK Finance, representing the UKs financial services sector. A University of Bath alumnus, his career includes being Chairman of Merrill Lynch EMEA and a Court Member of the Bank of England. He now invests in growth businesses, particularly in space tech. People often describe him as genuine, empathetic, and incredibly experienced.

Outside of finance, Robert is a passionate advocate for Generation Z, having authored the book "Born Digital" on the topic. He is a vocal supporter of the UKs future economic prospects and has been praised for his deep commitment to humanitarian causes, including direct support for Ukraine.

Unique fact: He served as a Court Member of the Bank of England during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Chairman
Job Level
Senior
Location
Kensington, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Robert shows up

Long-Term Thinker
Planner & Achiever
Dynamic But Sincere

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Robert cares about

UK Financial Sector
As Chairman of UK Finance, he represents the industry to the government and is a vocal optimist about the UK's economic future, pushing back on negative narratives.
Space Technology
As a partner in leading space tech investor Seraphim Space, he is actively involved in financing and developing the global space economy.
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Career

Work history

2-2017
Chairman
UK Finance
7-2023
Non Executive Director
Lightico
2-2022
Executive Member
Seraphim Space
9-2023
Non Executive Director
Sureserve Group
5-2021
Senior Adviser
Cap10 Partners LLP
In the press

Media appearances

Robert Wigley – An Interview with the Chairman of UK Finance. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1979 - 1983
Bsc Business Administration
University of Bath
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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