Robert Wigley OStJ, BSc, Hon DBA, FCA, serves as Chairman of UK Finance since February 2017, advocating for the interests of the UK's financial services sector. In addition to this role, Robert holds positions as Non-Executive Director at R3 and Lightico, and provides executive insights at Seraphim Space alongside advising Climate X and participating as a Non-Executive Director at Sureserve Group. As an Honorary Professor at King's College London, Robert focuses on the impact of social media on health, particularly among Gen Z. Educational credentials include a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Bath, complemented by investments in blockchain ventures through Faction VC and Karta, and involvement with the National Protective Security Authority's Economic Security Public-Private Forum.