From Working-Class Roots to Leading at JP Morgan: Mark Napier's Remarkable Story

"Think more about how you do things—not just what you do.” — Mark Napier

Join us on this rich, reflective, and fun conversation with Mark, the Chief Technology Officer at JP Morgan’s International Private Bank and site lead of their Glasgow technology hub. We talked about growing up in working-class Glasgow, being the first in his family to attend university, leading through a global pandemic, and learning how to lead with empathy, confidence, and clarity. Whether you’re early in your career or leading at scale, this episode will leave you with powerful insights on:

• Redefining success on your own terms

• Balancing drive with care and compassion

• Navigating change, uncertainty, and leadership in times of crisis

• Staying grounded in what really matters
  

🔗 Connect with Mark Napier LinkedIn -   / mark-napier-0b435513  

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