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Craig Savage

Professional Summary



Professional Overview


Craig Savage is an accomplished data science leader and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions across the financial services industry. As the Founder and CEO of FERO, he is leveraging his deep expertise in data science, payments, and commercial banking to build a next-generation data platform that empowers businesses to make more informed decisions.

Experience Summary



Current Role


As the Founder and CEO of FERO, Craig is responsible for setting the strategic vision, leading the product development, and overseeing the growth and operations of the company. He is passionate about using data and advanced analytics to help businesses unlock new opportunities and drive sustainable success.

Career Progression


Prior to founding FERO, Craig held various data science and leadership roles at top financial institutions, including Mastercard, HSBC, and NatWest Group. As the Head of Data Science - Payments, EMEA at Mastercard, he led a team of data scientists in developing innovative payment solutions that increased transaction volume and improved fraud detection for clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Earlier in his career, Craig served as the Head of Field Data Science at Ekata, a Mastercard company, where he was instrumental in enhancing the company's data-driven offerings and expanding its global footprint. He has also held data science and business intelligence roles at HSBC and Barclays, where he leveraged his expertise in risk management, customer value, and regulated investments to deliver tangible business impact.

Academic Background


Craig holds a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of Cambridge, where he specialized in machine learning, predictive analytics, and data visualization. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Oxford, with a focus on financial economics and statistics.

Areas of Expertise


  • Data science and advanced analytics

  • Payments and commercial banking

  • Risk management and fraud detection

  • Business intelligence and customer value optimization

  • Strategic leadership and team management


Professional Impact


During his tenure at Mastercard, Craig led the development of a cutting-edge payment fraud detection system that reduced false positives by 25% and increased transaction approval rates by 15% for key clients. At HSBC, he spearheaded the implementation of a predictive model that enhanced the bank's commercial lending portfolio, resulting in a 12% increase in loan profitability.

Conclusion


With his extensive experience, proven track record of success, and unwavering commitment to innovation, Craig Savage is poised to drive transformative change in the financial services industry through his leadership at FERO. His expertise in data science, payments, and commercial banking, coupled with his entrepreneurial mindset, make him a valuable asset to organizations seeking to leverage data-driven insights for sustainable growth.