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Will is the CEO of Challenger Capital. He has more than two decades of international experience building and managing financial services institutions and startups, including CEO and CFO roles, fintech sales, and mergers and acquisitions. He helps business leaders address crises, prepare funding materials, and plan growth or restructuring.
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I bring over two decades of international experience in building, growing, selling, and managing global financial service institutions and start-ups. I have a results-driven approach and consistently enhanced business performance. I provide:
• A personal mentoring approach with relaxed time constraints.
• Proven experience in business mentoring or consulting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide practical, strategic advice.
• Regular scheduled calls.
• Immediate WhatsApp response.
I can assist businesses across a wide spectrum of situations:
• A start-up, medium, or large enterprise.
• Operations in one or multiple locations.
• Seeking growth.
• Dealing with a crisis situation.
• In need of funding, business plan, or pitch document.
• Requiring financial modelling, policies, risk management or compliance procedural documents.
• Looking to be sold or restructured.
• Seeking regulatory authorisations.
Examples:
1. Served as CEO and CFO at various start-ups, overseeing their launch and subsequent growth.
2. Managed Global Markets balance sheets with a value of up to £234 billion.
3. Played a key role in the UK's Government Quantitative Easing Programme during the Global Financial Crisis.
4. Established and sold several fintech companies, overseeing multiple mergers and acquisitions.
5. Member of the Senior Management Team guiding Lloyds Banking Group's major divestment programme.
6. Deputy Chairman of the Banking and Business Council at the International Trade Council in Washington DC.
My international reputation was recognised in 2019 when I was headhunted by the Australian Federal Government and granted permanent residency through the exclusive "Distinguishing Talent Visa Program."
In 2023, I was recognised with a prestigious professorship of Business and Law. I was described as "His influence extends far beyond his own ventures and will leave an everlasting imprint on the world of finance.” by Forbes and CEO World.
5 out of 5 stars
Will is amazing!!! He shows you exactly how to navigate the fires of business.
Standard Plan • 3 months
5 out of 5 stars
Will is one of those rare people who tells you how it is. clear thinking delivered directly. What sets him apart is his instinct, his gut calls are sharp, Pay attention when he has a read on something. Beyond that, he's genuinely respectable and trustworthy, The kind of person you want in the room when decisions matter. Highly recommend.
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Standard Plan • 1 month
You tell Will your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Will reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Will Banks
CEO at Challenger Capital
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Will says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
