Christer Holloman

Christer Holloman represents a new generation of inspiring business innovators, with over 15 years of experience in advising, funding, starting, building, and selling B2C and B2B companies. He is also a successful intrapreneur, launching new products and services within existing businesses in both North America and Europe. As a fintech pioneer, Holloman is known for his groundbreaking work and forward-thinking ideas in the tech and finance sectors.

Holloman is the creator of Divido, the world's largest platform for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions. Under his leadership, Divido expanded into 10 countries and partnered with over 100 clients, including major names like Mastercard, HSBC, and BMW. The company raised $50 million from significant investors, including American Express and Sony, and saw a 1,250% increase in revenue from 2017 to 2020. This growth led to Divido being recognized by Deloitte UK Fast 50 and securing the 7th spot as the fastest-growing fintech company in Europe by the Financial Times.

He is the Chairman of First Tuesday, Europe’s largest network for high-growth technology companies and their investors, positioning him uniquely to identify future trends and new business opportunities. Besides his role at First Tuesday, Holloman is the Head of Digital Product Development at The Times and The Sunday Times, further solidifying his influence in the tech field.

In addition to his business ventures, Holloman has made significant contributions to literature and thought leadership in the tech and business communities. He is an author of the "First Time Entrepreneur Series" and the Amazon Bestseller "The Social Media MBA," published by Wiley. His new book project on intrapreneurship, based on case studies from leading companies like Google and Coca-Cola, emphasizes how established businesses can innovate more effectively.

Holloman's commitment extends beyond business; he is dedicated to encouraging young entrepreneurship, recognized with awards from Young Enterprise and Prince’s Trust. He holds a BSc in Business Administration & Economics from the University of Umea, Sweden, and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK. He continues to inspire and educate on mastering new technologies and leading digital transformation through his keynotes, focusing on the potential of BNPL solutions and the importance of digital agility in today's fast-paced world.