C Thomas Richardson

Founder and Head of Principal Technology Investments at Wells Fargo

C Thomas Richardson is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of experience in capital markets and trading. He currently holds the position of Group Managing Director & Head of Principal Technology Investments at Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, a role he has occupied since January 2015.1

Career Highlights

Wells Fargo: Richardson has been with Wells Fargo since March 2010, where he has held several key positions:

Group Managing Director & Head of Principal Technology Investments (2015-present)1
Managing Director & Head of Electronic Trading Services (2010-2020)1

In his current role, Richardson:

Leads a team of 13 strategic investment professionals
Manages a portfolio of 35 companies, primarily in the fintech sector
Focuses on early-stage investments (Series A-C)
Serves on 12 boards as either a Director or Observer1

Previous Experience: Before joining Wells Fargo, Richardson's career included:

Global Head of Transaction Services at NYFIX Inc. (2008-2009)1
Various roles at Citigroup (1994-2006), including:
- Managing Director
- Head of market structure, business development, and strategic investments
- Director, Head Trader-Nasdaq
- Director, Head of Telecom Trading1

Expertise and Contributions

Richardson is known for his expertise in:

Cross-asset electronic trading
Strategic investments
Deal negotiation
Business operations

He has also made significant contributions to the trading community, serving on various boards and committees, including:

Chairman of Citigroup Best Execution Committee
Chairman of NASDAQ Quality of Markets Committee
Member of NYSE Market Performance Committee
Member of SIFMA Trading Committee

Education

Richardson holds a BS in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and Robins School of Business, respectively.

C Thomas Richardson's extensive experience in capital markets, electronic trading, and strategic investments has positioned him as a leader in the financial technology sector, particularly in his current role at Wells Fargo Strategic Capital.