Sam Woods

Deputy Governor, Prudential Regulation, Bank of England

OTA Power Score

of 100

On Sam

Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation and CEO of the PRA since 2016. Oversees prudential supervision of 1,500+ banks, insurers, and major investment firms.

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The twenty leaders with the most direct grip on UK growth today.

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