Adam Wright
About Adam Wright
Adam Wright is the Market Technical Director for Banking, Financial Services & Insurance at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various organizations, including Lombard Risk and Black Pepper Software, and holds degrees in Physics with Astrophysics and Computing.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Adam Wright serves as the Market Technical Director for Banking, Financial Services & Insurance at ThoughtWorks. He has held this position since 2023, working in Europe. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to drive innovation and efficiency within the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Adam Wright previously worked at ThoughtWorks as a Technical Director from 2022 to 2023 and as a Principal Technical Consultant from 2018 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing technology solutions for clients in London, United Kingdom.
Career Background and Roles
Adam has a diverse career in technology and management. He served as Head of Technology at Lombard Risk from 2016 to 2018 and as CTO at Phoebus Software Ltd from 2013 to 2016. His experience also includes roles as Head of Solutions at Black Pepper Software and Head of Business Solutions and Development at Interservefm Ltd.
Education and Qualifications
Adam Wright earned a BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics from The University of Manchester, studying from 1990 to 1993. He also holds an MSc in Computing from Northumbria University, which he completed from 1994 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and analytical thinking.
Achievements in Technology Management
Throughout his career, Adam has managed cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiencies. He has successfully delivered programs with budgets ranging from £500k to £12m and has a proven track record in reducing IT costs and enhancing supplier relationships. His efforts have contributed to transforming IT functions within FTSE 250 Corporates.