Charles Pressner is a Partner within the Operating Strategy & Transformation capability at Davies. He brings more than 15 years of experience across capital markets consulting and financial services. Charles primarily works across North America and specialises in business‑operations improvement and enterprise‑architecture delivery for capital markets and corporate banks.
He frequently leads COO‑style engagements for foreign‑domiciled banks with significant US operations. In addition, he supports organisations undertaking US build‑outs, including the launch of new businesses and platforms that enable growth. His experience spans warehouse lending, whole‑loan trading, and broader capital‑markets infrastructure.
Prior to joining Davies, Charles worked in restructuring and liquidation consulting, including on the wind‑down of a major investment bank. At Davies, this background shapes Charles’s approach to leading complex capital‑markets initiatives. He brings a direct focus on execution, helping programmes progress with pace and clarity.
Charles is known for bridging front‑office, operations, technology, and risk functions. He helps organisations align regulatory obligations with commercial ambition, particularly where global banks operate under differing risk tolerances. Furthermore, he applies policies and procedures pragmatically, ensuring regulatory requirements support effective execution rather than hinder it.