Global FinTech Awards: Simon Paris Wins Lifetime Achievement

Simon Paris has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Global FinTech Awards 2024.

A highly influential leader in fintech, Simon Paris is a visionary when it comes to innovation, leadership and commitment to transforming global finance. 

Under his leadership as CEO of Finastra, Simon has transformed the fintech company into a leading force in open banking and cloud-based financial services. 

Placing emphasis on partnerships and open collaboration, Simon has been instrumental in positioning Finastra as a major player in shaping the future of fintech. Simon’s leadership is reflected in his commitment to customer-centric solutions, sustainability and technology innovation to democratise finance.

“Being a forward-thinking and impactful leader, Simon is truly deserving of our inaugural 'Lifetime Achievement Award’ – thank you Simon for your dedication to the future of finance” – Glen White, CEO of BizClik, FinTech Magazine.

The awards

Launched in 2024, The Global FinTech Awards 2024 debuted at FinTech LIVE London Global Summit 2024.

Across 14 categories, the awards celebrated those companies, professionals and projects that consistently ensure that excellence and innovation lie at the forefront of their work. 

The awards set a benchmark for excellence across the industry and drive innovation in payment technology, digital banking, fraud verification and more.

“It was an honour to spotlight such a wide range of incredible companies at the inaugural FinTech Awards,” said Glen White, CEO of BizClik, FinTech Magazine.

“At a time where digital inclusion and easy access to finance is crucial for fostering economic growth, reducing poverty, and promoting social equity, it is important to celebrate the success of those in the fintech industry that are revolutionising traditional financial services through the integration of technology.

“To host the awards during FinTech LIVE London is an incredible moment for the sector to celebrate, we encourage many more companies to enter our awards for 2025. 

“Thanks to every company that entered - it's important that you stay focused, motivated and continuously innovate and I am excited to see so much more of Generative AI when we meet again in a year’s time.

And a big congratulations to every company who entered, those that are highly commended and of course to our 14 winners – we appreciate your input more than you know.”

The Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime of Achievement Award honours exceptional executives who have made significant contributions and had a lasting impact on the fintech and insurtech industries.

• How have you demonstrated consistent leadership and innovation throughout your career in the fintech or insurtech sectors? 
• What notable achievements or milestones have you accomplished that have positively influenced the industry? 
• How have you contributed to the growth and development of the fintech or insurtech ecosystem through mentorship, advocacy, or thought leadership? 
• How has your long-standing dedication to the industry inspired and influenced future generations of fintech or insurtech professionals?

The Global FinTech Awards 2024

Thanks to our esteemed panel of industry leaders who judged the awards:

• Stephen Roche, President and Co-Founder of Saphyre
• Nick Levy, Partner at IBM Consulting
• Daniel Yubi, Chief Executive Officer at Payable
• Jaideep Pawar, Founder & CEO of GRAMePAY
• Steve Suarez, External Advisor at Bain & Company
• Georgios Samakovitis, Professor of FinTech at University of Greenwich
• David Palmer, Blockchain Lead Vodafone Business IoT at Vodafone Business 
• Russell Fisher, COO Admiral Pioneer at Admiral Group
• Jsmeet Narang, Chief Transformation Officer and Director of Financial Crime at Santander

The full list of awards categories for 2024 is:

• Digital Banking Award
• Payment Technology Award
• Financial Services Award
• AI in FinTech Award
• Fraud & ID Verification Award
• Sustainable FinTech Award
• Finance Technology Award
• FinTech Consultancy Award
• Future Leader Award
• Executive of the Year Award
• Project of the Year Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Social Enterprise Award
• Start-Up Award

Essential diary dates for 2025

FinTech LIVE continues to expand its LIVE events with more to come in 2025 - discover the essential diary dates below.

2025:

• FinTech LIVE Singapore | 25 February 
• InsurTech LIVE | 1 May
• FinTech LIVE Dubai | 6 May
• FinTech LIVE New York | 17 June
• FinTech LIVE London | 7-8 October
• FinTech Awards | 7 October

Make sure you check out the latest edition of FinTech Magazine and also sign up to our global conference series – FinTech LIVE 2024.

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