Charlie's qualifications
Leeds Beckett University
BSc (2011–2015)
Charlie Evans
Personal finance expert
Charlie is a senior commercial leader with close to a decade of experience across the UK’s leading personal-finance and comparison platforms. Before joining Compare the Market as Head of Commercial in 2024, he held senior commercial roles at TotallyMoney and MoneySuperMarket Group.
His remit throughout has centred on building high-impact partnerships, shaping customer-first propositions, and turning market data into clear, money-saving outcomes for consumers – experience that underpins his position as a trusted expert on personal finance.
Charlie’s areas of expertise include credit cards, loans, mortgages, current accounts and savings accounts. His wealth of personal finance experience involves working extensively with commercial and product partners to improve customer outcomes and help people find the right product for their needs.
Charlie's background
“I’ve spent my career in UK consumer finance helping banks and lenders collaborate with comparison websites to create products that genuinely make a difference for people. What drives me is bringing clarity and confidence to consumers, making complex finance products feel simpler, fairer and easier to understand. Leading commercial teams who make this happen has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my journey.”
Charlie's goal
"As Head of Commercial, my goal is to strengthen the connection between our customers and our lending partners, enabling consumers to find financial products that truly fit their needs. By deepening these partnerships and focusing on clarity and trust, this places Compare the Market as a leading aggregator in UK financial services industry.”
Charlie's experience
Head of Commercial — Money at Compare the Market
Leads commercial strategy and partnerships that power Compare the Market’s personal-finance journeys, aligning provider relationships with customer value and editorial insight.
Head of Commercial at TotallyMoney
Senior leadership role focused on revenue growth and partner performance for a leading UK credit platform, strengthening the link between customer outcomes and commercial strategy.
Strategic Commercial Lead at MoneySuperMarket Group
After experience in a variety of commercial and partnership management roles, Charlie became Strategic Commercial Lead, where he led progressive commercial and partnerships leadership across a FTSE-listed, data-driven comparison business—developing partner ecosystems and customer propositions at scale.
Charlie Evans in the press...
Daily Mail: The 10 foods that have SOARED in price due to inflation: Vegetarian mince and chocolate in biggest risers
(March 2026)
"Charlie Evans, of Compare the Market, said: 'Our research shows that protein staples and meat alternatives have been hit particularly hard by inflation, with the cost of vegetarian mince having more than doubled in price over the past two years.
'Pork sausages are also up by nearly 90 per cent. These are core ingredients in many households, so increases at this level can push up the cost of everyday meals.'
However, he said that most price increases were concentrated in snack foods, and that the price of other staples had fallen. Since 2024, he said a 550g block of cheddar had dropped by 20p to £5.75, while a four-pack of tinned tomatoes was down by 25p.
Evans added: 'By leaning more towards these pantry staples where possible, shoppers may be able to balance out some of the sharper increases identified in the recent analysis.'"
GB News: Mortgage warning: Nearly one million homeowners face £5,652 jump in bills
(March 2026)
Charlie Evans of Compare the Market said borrowers exiting ultra-low five-year arrangements were confronting an "even more severe" rise in their yearly costs than previously anticipated.
"These households were already on track to see average annual repayments rise. But with rates climbing further... these borrowers are potentially facing a stark refinancing shock," he said.
The Money Pages: Contactless limit scrapped: 5 ways to stay in control of spending
(March 2026)
"And this was one of the tips Charlie Evans, personal finance expert at Compare the Market, has shared to help consumers who want to better manage this change to card use."
“With over two in five Brits (21%) previously being affected by a financial scam, taking a moment to check the card machine’s details can help protect you against scams when making a purchase,” he added. “Even a quick glance can give peace of mind that your payment is going to the right place.”
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