Craig Coben appointed on UK Government Investments Board

Craig Coben is currently a Managing Director and Expert Witness at SEDA Experts. He has extensive expertise in the corporate finance sector from a career at Bank of America, including as Vice Chairman of Global Capital Markets. Before joining Bank of America, he was a Managing Director, EMEA Equity Capital Markets at Deutsche Bank. He began his career as a securities lawyer at Sullivan & Cromwell.

Lord Livermore, Financial Secretary to the Treasury said:

I am pleased to welcome Craig as a Non-Executive Director of UK Government Investments. His expertise in corporate finance and wider commercial experience will be of real value to the UKGI board as it continues to support the government’s missions, in particular to drive economic growth across the UK.

Vindi Banga, Chair of UKGI, said:

I am delighted to welcome Craig to the UKGI Board. His experience further strengthens the Board’s experience and breadth of insight. I look forward to working with him, alongside the rest of the Board, as we support UKGI in delivering its strategy and objectives.

This reappointment is regulated by the Commissioner for Public appointments (OCPA) and is made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office.

This reappointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. In accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Craig Coben had no political activity to declare.

Further information

• UKGI is the government’s centre of expertise in corporate governance and corporate finance. It provides expert advice and leading solutions that inform and translate government’s decisions into effective outcomes in the national interest.
• UKGI acts as shareholder representative for, and leads the establishment of, the UK government’s most complex and commercial arm’s length bodies on behalf of sponsor departments. It advises on major UK government corporate finance matters, including financial interventions into corporate structures and corporate finance negotiations.
• UKGI is owned by HM Treasury and independently managed with a Board comprised predominantly of independent non-executive directors. UKGI works closely with both the private and public sectors, advising and interacting with ministers, Parliament and Whitehall departments.