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Karl leads the EY Global Banking and Capital Markets research, insights and thought leadership program. He is a strategic advisor to clients on key sector issues and shapes the EY narrative for the future of the banking sector.
Prior to joining EY, Karl worked as a management consultant in financial services on large transformation programs before leading major banking and capital markets research initiatives for a large professional services organization in the UK.
He began his career in research and program planning in the Royal Household.
Karl holds an MA and a BA in History from Swansea University.
How Karl is building a better working world
Karl believes the banking sector has an important role in leading positive changes in society. He works with senior clients and the EY banking leadership teams to explore the future of banking and how the sector can transform to build a better working world. He has led major research initiatives focused on sustainable finance and enhancing the small- and medium- sized enterprise and consumer banking experiences; and improving diversity, equity and inclusion within banks.
Karl’s latest thinking
If transformation needs to be bold, do banks have the right tools for success?
EY discussions with banking transformation leaders across the globe uncover six recommendations for overhauling organizational change. Learn more.
10 Jan 2023
Nigel Moden
EY Sustainable Finance Index 2022: How to put ESG back on track
Financial institutions are reaffirming their commitment to ESG and sustainability. Progress is being made, but more action needs to be taken. Learn more.
01 Dec 2022
Gill Lofts
How bank COOs can unlock value at scale and speed with zero operations
Chief Operating Officers (COOs) can accelerate transformation through embedding a "zero operations" mindset in their organizations. Learn more.
21 Jul 2022
Andy Gillard
How banks can adjust to a landscape altered by the war in Ukraine
When global events move quickly and plans change, it is important to focus on the long-term implications for your business.
24 May 2022
Nigel Moden
Investment banks 1H20: Volatility drives record trading revenues
The EY Global Banking & Capital Markets benchmark report analyzes the financial performance of banks at a subsector level.
30 Sep 2020
Karl Meekings
Consumer banks 2Q20: Heightened provisions and muted customer activity impact profits
The EY Global Banking & Capital Markets benchmark report analyzes the financial performance of banks at a subsector level.
30 Sep 2020
Karl Meekings
How a prudent cost reduction strategy proved integral to a bank’s growth opportunity
We helped a leading global retail bank design a cost transformation strategy that delivered results.
20 Aug 2020
Nigel Moden