Rebecca Salsbury

Chief Technology Officer at Financial Times

Rebecca Salsbury, serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Financial Times, is a senior technology leader celebrated for her creativity in software product development and organizational transformation. Her approach blends pragmatism with strategic vision, driven by a fervor for progress and execution.

Rebecca excels in team building and cultivating vibrant team cultures, fostering talent through coaching and mentorship, effective communication, stakeholder management, and formulating technology strategies. At the Financial Times, she oversees the Technology organization, responsible for a spectrum of functions, from the global networks and office tech to the systems powering the FT’s subscription products and services.

Her career, rooted in news and entertainment media, spans influential roles at Napster, BBC, Sky, and TiVo. As an independent consultant and EDI workshop facilitator, Rebecca embraced her passion for inclusive leadership. Despite a start in Education, she stumbled into tech and found her calling, relishing the privilege of leading teams in intricate organizations, and tackling complex challenges.