John Webb, Head of Consumer Affairs at Experian, is a leading expert in credit scores. He leads the company’s public education programme - focussing on credit reports & scores, lending decisions and financial education initiatives. He is the lead spokesperson for Experian.

John has spent years supporting the UK’s most financially vulnerable people, such as initiatives to support victim-survivors of economic abuse, and supporting the free debt advice sector.

At life’s big moments – from buying a house to helping your children go to university – we help you stay in control of your finances and protect your identity.

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and platforms. 

We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

The Headlinemoney Masterclass will be held on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Experts from three other financial services companies will give succinct overviews of their sectors for financial journalists. Find out more and book a place.