I am a corporate strategy and ventures executive.

I help drive growth for companies in a market where the edge of innovation is more important than ever.

I have a passion for discovering new markets and technologies, and connecting those opportunities to real value.

I have worked for giant corporates, medium sized organisations and, as a former founder, I deeply understand the benefits of bringing startup innovation into the corporate world. Experienced across tech, media, telecoms, and fintech sectors.

VP VENTURES, FIS [2022 - ]

I help drive big ideas at the forefront of fintech. FIS’ CVC arm helps the company differentiate through inorganic investment in Seed to Series A startups across AI, data, blockchain, crypto and payments sectors. I lead strategy, thesis development and R&D for this CVC in the fintech sector. More than 50 patent claims filed.

STRATEGY & VENTURES CONSULTANT [2020 - ]

Supporting early-stage startups understand how to raise, grow,

Advisor, Match-Maker Ventures
Advisor, Early Stage IoT Startup
Advisor, Venture Builder

VP, STRATEGY, GSMA [2010 - 2020]

I led strategy and innovation activities at GSMA, the global body that supports collaboration between mobile operators. Working with Chief Strategy Officers are the world’s largest telcos.

Strategy Director, MobileSquared [2008 - 2009]

Head of Mobile, Liberty [2005 - 2007]

Co-Founder, The Village Haberdashery [2012 - 2022]

Founder, Big Small [2002 - 2005]

Ed Barker