Nicolai Farcas

EVP -Senior Director at Wells Fargo Bank

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Nicolai Farcas is a C-suite executive with more than 20 years of experience with Citibank and Wells Fargo, driving enterprise strategy, transformation, and execution across global financial services organizations. He specializes in Consumer and Small Business Banking, including the Move Money portfolio, enterprise PMO leadership, and large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives.

During his tenure at Wells Fargo, Nicolai has held senior leadership roles, including Executive Director, Chief Technology Officer, Head of Global Remittance Services – Cross-Border, and Head of the Project Management Office (PMO). He has led global, cross-functional organizations delivering complex, multi-year strategic programs, with accountability for execution, governance, and measurable business outcomes.

Nicolai is recognized for operating at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution, translating enterprise vision into scalable operating models, modernizing delivery frameworks, and driving disciplined governance across highly regulated environments. His expertise includes enterprise transformation, Agile at scale, risk management, financial regulatory compliance, and aligning technology investments with financial performance and customer value.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University and has completed executive education programs in Global C-Suite Leadership and Chief Technology Officer Leadership through Wharton Executive Education. He is known for building high-performing leadership teams, fostering accountability, and delivering sustained enterprise impact.