Summer Client Events

Leo Johnson

Chair of Advisory Council, PwC UK

Leo is a Lecturer at Oxford University’s Smith School and leads a multi-disciplinary team researching barriers to transformation, blending cutting edge behavioural science and systems thinking to unlock organisational change. Leo is the co-Founder of the advisory firm Sustainable Finance, acquired by PwC, where he Chairs the PwC UK Advisory Council and is the former Head of Disruption & Innovation.

Previously with the World Bank’s IFC, Leo is the Winner of the IFC Corporate Award for his work on the rollout of the Equator Principles. Leo is the co-author of "Turnaround Challenge: Business and the City of the Future" (OUP). Leo is the Presenter of a number of BBC World and BBC Radio 4 series including FutureProofing, Hacking Capitalism, Down to Business and Hacking Happiness. He is a Judge for the FT Boldness in Business awards, and the author of guest columns for the Wall Street Journal, New Statesman, and FT. He is the founder of the urban wine-making co-operative “Unthinkable Drinkable Brent”.

Lilia Christofi

EMEA FS Data, AI and Tech Lead, PwC UK

With over 20 years of experience in the financial technology industry, Lilia Christofi is a Partner at PwC, leading the EMEA Financial Services Data and AI team in Consulting. Lilia has amassed significant multinational experience, having held key roles across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. Her previous positions include Banking Industry Leader for EMEA at Microsoft, as well as significant tenures at Accenture and PwC in Australia.
At PwC, Lilia continues to drive the integration of AI and data driven strategies within financial services, shaping the future of the industry. Her leadership and innovative approach have established her as a trailblazer in financial technology.

Carol Stubbings

UK and EMEA Managing Partner, PwC UK

UK and EMEA Managing Partner. Responsible for executing PwC UK’s strategy, overseeing clients and markets activities, managing business planning and performance and driving transformation and investment to keep the firm relevant. Carol has held significant global leadership roles, such as Global Tax & Legal Services Leader and Global Chief Commercial Officer. A champion of inclusion and diversity, Carol sponsors PwC’s “New world. New skills” initiative and advises clients on global transformation, culture change and opportunities arising from market disruptors and innovations.