Clare Whitehead

Clare Whitehead, FinTech Platform Lead , Barclays

Clare heads up Rise Connect, Barclays digital ecosystem of FinTechs working with disruptive technology to change the way financial services are created and managed – Clare is responsible for delivering a strategy to nurture and support early-stage tech companies. She is passionate about building active communities that allow businesses to scale up and thrive through shared connections and collaboration.

As part of the Barclays innovation team, Clare is influencing the tech strategy of the bank and its clients through thought leadership, showcasing new technology and brokering introductions with cutting edge founders.

Clare has a background in experiential events and network engagement, and has worked on a number of major global events, from the World Economic Forum to the London Olympic Games.