Craig Watkins

Craig Watkins serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Verian UK since September 2022 and has extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Watkins previously held the position of Member of the Board of Trustees at The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education from January 2018 to December 2023. Additional experience includes serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Kantar Public UK and as Director of Business Development for the Government & Public Sector at EY. Previous roles encompass leadership in finance and planning at the Ministry of Justice UK, the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, and the Home Office. Watkins began a career in finance at the Metropolitan Police Service, progressing through several key positions. Educational qualifications include an MBA (Distinction) from Kingston University, a Diploma in Public Finance and Leadership from the University of Warwick, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) in Zoology from Cardiff University.