Charleen Sparks

Charleen Sparks is a senior innovation leader at Lloyds Banking Group, working within the Group’s CTO innovation function with a focus on emerging technologies and future‑facing innovation. Her work centres on exploring, testing, and scaling new technologies that have the potential to transform financial services, customer experiences, and internal ways of working.

Charleen is known for shaping early‑stage innovation agendas across areas such as emerging tech, experimentation, and applied innovation, helping bridge the gap between long‑term technology trends and practical enterprise impact. She plays a key role in creating the conditions for responsible innovation at scale, ensuring new technologies are explored with clear strategic intent and real‑world relevance.

A passionate advocate for women in technology and innovation, Charleen actively supports industry initiatives that champion diversity, visibility, and leadership in fintech and emerging tech, and is committed to building a more inclusive future for the sector.