Francisco Javier Campos Zabala is a pioneering technology leader specializing in artificial intelligence transformation across industries. As Group Chief Technology Officer at Peach, he spearheads data and AI excellence initiatives, establishes future-proof architecture and delivers technology solutions with measurable commercial impact.
With over 28 years of global expertise spanning Finance, Market Research, Adtech, Media, and AI, Javier has established himself as a visionary at the intersection of business and advanced technology. His first book, "Grow Your Business with AI" (Springer Nature, 2023), provided practical frameworks for enterprises to leverage artificial intelligence strategically. "Autonomous Minds” ( Wiley, October 2025) builds on this foundation, exploring the revolutionary potential of agentic AI systems to predict, learn, and empower human productivity.
Javier's thought leadership in artificial intelligence was recognized through his appointment to the Bank of England & FCA Artificial Intelligence Public-Private Forum, where he contributed to frameworks for responsible AI adoption in financial services. His previous executive roles include CIO at Fenestra, Head of Experian DataLabs for UK&I and EMEA, Global CTO at Kantar-WPP, Havas Media, and EMEA CIO at GroupM-WPP.
Throughout his career, Javier has specialized in building scalable SaaS platforms, implementing large language models, and developing agentic AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact. He actively researches AI safety protocols at the Cambridge AI Safety Hub, ensuring that ethical considerations keep pace with technological advancement, and is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences.
Javier lives in Cambridge, UK, with his wife and four children. An avid runner, he participates in the Cambridge half marathon annually.
