FinTech LIVE: London Welcomes Three More Business Executives

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Executives from Admiral Pioneer, GoCardless, and FinTech Wales have been announced to be joining our lineup at FinTech LIVE: London
Executives from Admiral Pioneer, GoCardless, and FinTech Wales have been announced to be joining our line-up at FinTech LIVE: London Global Summit

This October, FinTech LIVE is bringing an exciting 2-day event to 155 Bishopsgate- FinTech LIVE: London Global Summit. Throughout the event, attendees will be able to engage in eight interactive panel discussions, join executive workshops and hear unfiltered discussions from over 40 internationally acclaimed business leaders from across the world. 

This year, the event also marks the launch of the inaugural Global FinTech Awards, which will help inspire innovation and celebrate the exceptional technological advancements and leadership across individuals, start- ups and companies in the industry. 

Join us at FinTech LIVE: London Global Summit and network with leading business experts, discover innovative financial solutions and acquire valuable insights from the industry!

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Andy Wiggen, Chief Product Officer of GoCardless

Andy Wiggen, Chief Product Officer of GoCardless

Throughout his career, Andy has acquired a range of experience in consumer and digital goods, through working in the subscriptions industry.

As well as this, Andy graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master's Degree in Engineering.

Andy was the Director of Payments at Spotify before joining GoCardless. He led a team of payment operators who managed revenue streams north of 2 billion transactions annually, headed up the payment division and was also in control of the online and offline global payment acceptance strategy and execution.

In addition to this, Andy was also the Direct of Product Engineering and Growth at Paws.com. 

In 2020, Andy joined GoCardless as the Vice President of Product Management and is now the current Chief Product Officer.


Sarah Kocianski, CEO of FinTech Wales

Sarah Kocianski, CEO of FinTech Wales

With over 10 years of industry experience and a track record of working with startups, scale-ups and global organisations in and out of the financial services industry, Sarah Kocianski is the current CEO of the Welsh champion of the Financial and FinTech Services and independent membership assocation – FinTech Wales. 

Before joining FinTech Wales, Sarah held positions at 11:FS and Founders Factory.

Throughout her career, she has cooperated with fintechs, insurtechs, major banks, healthtechs, e-commerce companies and retailers. 

As well as this, Sarah contributes to Forbes online regularly.


Russell Fisher, COO of Admiral Pioneer 

Russell Fisher, COO of Admiral Pioneer

Russell Fisher creates positive contributions by shaping a range of varied and new businesses, to establish long-term value as the current COO of Admiral Pioneer, which is a Corporate Venturing Studio for the Admiral Group. 

In under 18 months, Russell guided investment in nine pre-seed and seed-stage companies, when he was invited to establish and lead a corporate venture capital function for Nationwide. He has also worked within one of the largest global insurance companies by helping to build a new direct to consumer business. 

Previously, he led large sale organisations for telco clients like BT and Sky, which allowed him to start building his career. Russell also assisted companies in transforming and growing their front office capabilities by working as a consultant with Deloitte as digital technologies developed.


Essential diary dates for 2024 and 2025

FinTech LIVE continues to expand its LIVE events with more to come in 2024 and 2025. Discover the essential diary dates below.

2024: 

2025:

  • FinTech LIVE Singapore | 25 February 
  • FinTech LIVE Dubai | 6 May
  • FinTech LIVE New York | 17 June
  • FinTech LIVE London | 21-22 October
  • FinTech Awards | 22 October

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