Ed Barker

Experienced corporate strategist and advisor

Ed Barker is the Vice President of Ventures at FIS, a leading global fintech company. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy and venture capital, focusing on driving innovation and investment in emerging technologies such as AI, data, blockchain, and payments. His role at FIS, which he has held since May 2022, involves supporting corporate venture capital (CVC) investments and leading strategy development to enhance the company's position in the fintech sector.1 4

Professional Background

Prior to joining FIS, Ed Barker served as a Senior Advisor at Match-Maker Ventures and held various strategic roles including Corporate Strategy & Ventures Advisory at 212 Ventures. He also worked as a Strategic Advisor for The Village Haberdashery and held positions in marketing and strategy at Amdocs and Mobilesquared Ltd. His entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding a digital marketing agency, Big Small.1 2

Education and Expertise

Ed Barker holds a BA (Hons.) in Economics from the University of Sheffield and has completed several advanced courses in business administration, private equity, and entrepreneurial finance from institutions such as Duke University and Università Bocconi. His areas of expertise include corporate strategy leadership, venture capital operations, and corporate innovation initiatives, with a significant focus on building connections between startups and larger corporations.2 3

Experience

Vice President, Ventures at FIS (May 2022 - Present)

Senior Advisor at Match-Maker Ventures (Nov 2020 - Present); Corporate Strategy & Ventures Advisory at 212 Ventures (Jan 2021 - Jun 2022); Strategic Advisor at The Village Haberdashery (Nov 2011 - Sep 2020); Director, Marketing at Amdocs (Nov 2009 - Dec 2010); Strategy Director at Mobilesquared Ltd (Dec 2008 - Nov 2009); Co-Founder at Big Small (Mar 2002 - Jan 2006)