Rikkya Okker is a seasoned professional in transformation planning and financial management, currently serving as Managing Director of Transformation Planning & Finance at Barclays since May 2019, where the focus is on enhancing customer-centric banking in the UK Retail sector. Okker also holds the position of Non-Executive Director at Vaultex UK Ltd since March 2021, a leader in cash processing. Previous roles include Head of Cost & Performance Management at ING and Director of Cost Transformation at BT, where a significant portfolio of projects generated substantial efficiencies. Educational credentials include an MBA from London Business School and an MSc in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology, complemented by early research roles in image processing and video technology.