Ben Lloyd

Ben Lloyd is a seasoned professional in the FinTech and digital innovation sectors, currently serving as a Partner and Advisor at 1818 Venture Capital since February 2020, focusing on deal origination, due diligence, and investment in tech-enabled businesses. Prior experience includes the role of Chief Digital & Innovation Officer at Banque Saudi Fransi, where contributions were made to digital strategy for one of the GCC's leading financial institutions. Ben Lloyd also held the position of Head of Commercial at Thomas Cook Money, overseeing significant customer and revenue growth for the financial services arm of the Thomas Cook Group plc. As COO and Co-Founder of the Digital Finance Innovation Group, Ben Lloyd played a pivotal role in launching regulated FinTech firms and managing venture capital funding rounds. Educationally, Ben Lloyd holds a BA and MA from the University of Cambridge.