Craig Watson

Craig Watson is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as VP of Legal Counsel on the Public Funds Legal team at BlackRock since May 2024. With extensive experience in the financial services sector, Craig has held senior roles including Senior Regulatory Counsel and Legal Counsel at Aegon Asset Management and Aegon UK, respectively. In addition, Craig contributed as a Non-Executive Director at Dark Angels Writers Ltd, co-authoring "Dark Angels on Writing" in 2019. Craig's prior positions include legal consultancy and advisory roles at various prestigious organizations, including RBS and Standard Life, where expertise encompassed regulatory compliance, legal policy, and commercial legal matters. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Aberdeen and various certifications in law and screenwriting from several institutions.