Four New Executives Join FinTech LIVE London
On 22 and 23 October, FinTech LIVE will continue to expand its inspirational event series by hosting a captivating event- FinTech LIVE London Global Summit.
Those who attend will be able to listen to motivational keynotes from industry experts, participate in fascinating workshops and listen to engaging panel discussions.
FinTech LIVE Global Summit promises to provide a comprehensive exploration of the most prominent topics in the industry, such as Gen AI, fintech fraud & ID verification and the future of payment technology.
At the end of the first day of the event, the inaugural Global FinTech Awards will be launching, commemorating the incredible achievements that are taking place across the industry, whilst also spotlighting those individuals, startups and companies that ensure that innovation and excellence lie at the forefront of their work.
Discover how you can thrive in the future of the fintech industry at FinTech LIVE London Global Summit and gain a unique competitive advantage in our evolving field.
To get your ticket to our exclusive event, click here.
Karolina Derwisz, Senior Director of Visa Sustainability Solutions
Karolina Derwisz is the Senior Director of Visa Sustainability Solutions. During her role, she leads the sustainable solutions Visa has for both consumer and commercial clients. With over 10 years of experience in evolving payment products and services across various regions, she has grown into an innovator in the payments industry.
Throughout her work, Karolina aims to transform how we do and buy business to craft sustainable patterns of consumption that will benefit our planet. She aims to provide pragmatic solutions that secure sustainability into the core of the banking value proposition to shift the status quo and propel user engagement and revenue.
Nick Cowell, Principal of Deloitte Consulting LLP
As a Partner and Strategy Consulting Lead for Banking and Capital Markets at Deloitte, Nick Cowell managed the company’s Strategy Consulting practice for the banking industry and is also involved in the Digital Bank Leadership team. He also propels Deloitte’s affinity banking efforts, concentrating on the intersection of digital banking and financial inclusion.
Nick focuses on value proposition, business and operating model design for retail and business banking.
Throughout his career, Nick has worked with banks of different sizes in Africa, North and Latin America, Asia and Europe, including large multinationals, digital bank startups and regional banking institutions, aiming to help them define their strategy and navigate effectively the path to a digital future.
Before entering the consulting industry, Nick worked at a UK and Swiss-based bank.
David Pontoppidan, Head of Business AI at SAP
David Pontoppidan is the Head of Business AI for the Nordics and Baltics at SAP. Throughout this role, he catalyses the adoption of innovative AI solutions that aim to change operations for global enterprises.
Over his career, David has acquired over a decade of experience in leadership, technology and strategy, merging his comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies with transformational expertise. He has held leadership roles in both corporate and management consulting roles.
David gained an M.Sc. from Yale University and the University of Copenhagen and is working on earning an Executive MBA that concentrates on the Future of Finance at Copenhagen Business School.
Lissele Pratt, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer at Capitalixe
Throughout her career, Lissele Pratt has gained over nine years of industry experience and is now the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of a fintech consultancy company that focuses on cutting-edge financial technology- Capitalixe.
In just three years, Lissele was able to scale Capitalixe to a seven- figure consultancy. Because of her impressive work, she has been able to develop a reputation for enabling global companies to access innovative financial services.
Lissele has received several notable achievements, including being named on Forbes 30 Under 30 Finance in 2021, TechRound’s 29 Under 29 in 2022, being honoured as Rising Star of the Year at the UK Fintech Awards, being featured on Women in Fintech Powerlist, highlighted as one of Brummell Magazine’s 2023 Ones to Watch and named Fintech Businesswomen of the year for 2024.
Lissele is a passionate advocate for diversity and aims to support voices in the fintech industry that are silenced too often, whilst also mentoring aspiring female entrepreneurs.
She highlights her incredible influence in catalysing change in the industry through the abundance of award finalists she has made, such as the Great British Businesswoman Awards, European Women in Finance Awards, Women in Finance UK Awards and the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Lissele launched her podcast that aimed to spotlight industry pioneers, Success Secrets, in 2023.
