Nicolai Farcas

CTO - Consumer, Small & Business Banking digital at Wells Fargo Bank

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Nicolai Farcas is a senior executive leader with over 25 years of experience 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 Global C-Suite Executive, Chief Technology Officer, and Head of the Project Management Office (PMO). He has led global, cross-functional organizations delivering complex, multi-year strategic programs exceeding $200MM, with full 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, and aligning technology investments to financial performance and customer value.

He holds a Global C-Suite Executive and Chief Technology Officer credential from Wharton Executive Education and is known for building high-performing leadership teams, fostering a culture of accountability, and delivering sustained enterprise impact.