Cristina Zara

Cristina ZARA serves as the Finance Transformation Director at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, leading transformation strategy and portfolio delivery since November 2019. Previous roles include Portfolio Office Director within the same organization, and Head of Transition for Private Banking Agile Transformation at Coutts, where significant cultural and IT transformations were undertaken. Cristina's expertise encompasses program and change management across notable financial institutions, including the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group, focusing on governance, compliance, and operational improvements. A graduate of the University of Brighton, Cristina holds multiple degrees and certifications, including a Master's from the University of Cambridge and certifications in project management and Agile methodologies.