HM Treasury has today (26 March) announced the appointment of
Craig Coben as a Non-Executive Director of UK Government
Investments (UKGI) for a three year term commencing in March
2026.
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.
, 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
