Barclays : Bees, recovery schemes and lessons from the pandemic

Need to know: Amy Williams

Amy Williams joined Barclays following a decade-long stint as a financial services technology consultant. As Business Banking CIO of the Barclays UK Technology team, Williams led the delivery of the 2020 Bounce Back Loan Scheme in record time. A member of Barclays' North West Women's Group, she aims to 'lead by example' by connecting with the bank's female network and working to rectify the gender imbalance in business - a role she holds 'close to my heart' as the stepmother of two girls. She also focuses on wellbeing among her colleagues as a Wellbeing Sponsor for BUK Technology, and her passion for people drives her goals and achievements.