Armstrong Wolfe
Connecting and Empowering the Financial Services COO Community
At Armstrong Wolfe, we bring together the global COO community in financial services to tackle shared, non-proprietary challenges that shape the industry.
Through our flagship initiatives – the International COO Community (iCOOC) and Women in the COO Community (WCOOC) – we deliver exclusive corporate membership programs designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and leadership within this critical professional network.
As a trusted partner, we facilitate high-quality, engaging discussions among our members, enabling meaningful peer-to-peer exchanges in a confidential environment governed by the Chatham House Rule. These conversations are enriched by insights from our industry advisors, alliance partners, and a global network of alumni.
The value lies in our unique ability to connect COOs across the financial services ecosystem, empowering them to share knowledge, navigate challenges, and drive meaningful change together.
iCOOC Membership
Our membership is one degree of separation from the executive.
They are the corporate ambassador of conduct and ethical behaviour, the trademark for innovation, execution and employee development. Collectively this community is uniquely positioned to transform financial services, in ESG meet the challenges of a generation, fund and drive the worldwide economy and add value to the global society of nations.
Our mission is to ensure the COO can meet these challenges more effectively by working better together to build a brighter future for all.
Women in the COO Community
WCOOC
Supporting, empowering & inspiring the female leadership of tomorrow.
Its purpose is to champion the cause for advancement of women within financial services, focused on the leadership of tomorrow, those that will take the industry forward into the coming age.
Members of our global COO network come together to provide and present on subjects directly related to career management and advancement. We provide this through articles, interviews, and events for which we recruit engaging speakers from within and outside the industry. We welcome people of any level of seniority to engage with our agenda.
WCOOC is led by industry professionals, its Chair, Vice Chair, and regional steering groups working together to provide timely and forward-thinking content and thought leadership.
Diversity. Inclusion. Purpose.
Our diversity, equity and inclusion programme, Ad Centrum, strives to support the marginalised by leveraging the influence and goodwill of the under-represented global COO community.
Building on WCOOC’s success and impact, Ad Centrum will extend the reach and influence of the International COO Community (iCOOC) to give worldwide support and thought leadership within DE&I, complementing established programmes already working to address embedded inequalities.
COO Magazine Q2 2026
AI: Evolution or Revolution?
From Promise to Performance:
The COO’s AI Agenda
In this edition…
- AI: Evolution or Revolution?
- Trampling on Ants & Hunting Elephants
- WCOOC: Women in the COO Community
- WCOOC: The Next Decade
- In The Spotlight: Vicmary Cover, COO 1 PriceSwipes
- That’s Not My Agent: NTT Data Featured Article
- The Missing Layer in Banking: AI
- Global Map of Regulatory Bodies
- The COO Academy
- The COO Exchange
- From Parallel Functions to Power Partnership
- And much more…
This Week That Thought
A weekly newsletter that invites us to explore the intricate tapestry woven by markets, geopolitics, and leadership, illuminating how these elements intertwine to shape our global landscape.
As we navigate a world marked by rapid change and uncertainty, Maurice Evlyn-Bufton’s insights challenge us to rethink our traditional perspectives and encourage a deeper understanding of the forces at play.
This weekly reflection serves not only as a thought-provoking analysis but also as a call to action for leaders and decision-makers in the financial services sector, empowering them to embrace innovation and foster collaboration amidst the evolving challenges ahead.
To receive a copy of these insights, please contact in the first instance, Maurice Evlyn-Bufton, CEO Armstrong Wolfe at:
“What we do is not unique. How we do it – and who we do it with, the global COO community – is what sets us apart.”
Maurice Evlyn-Bufton
CEO
Armstrong Wolfe
Armstrong Wolfe Forums & Events 2026
In 2026, we are proud to offer our members an extensive program of over 100 events, comprising 60+ in person gatherings and 40+ online sessions.
We recognise the growing importance of online engagement in today’s business landscape, enabling us to connect our global community in real time for meaningful discussions. However, we firmly believe that in-person events remain the cornerstone of our community, fostering deeper connections, collaboration, and impactful engagement.
For more information about our membership or events program, please contact in the first instance, Maurice Evlyn-Bufton, CEO:
We look forward to welcoming you to Armstrong Wolfe in 2026 and helping you become an active part of our thriving global community.