Francisco Lorca
Founder & CEO @ EthosData Board Director @ MoneyGram International (NAS:MGI)
As an entrepreneur, executive and investor with global experience, Francisco has built businesses and shaped the future of multiple industries across the globe, learning to navigate diverse cultural and business landscapes, gaining a unique perspective on global markets along the way.
Michael Harte
Industry Research Fellow @ MIT with CISR Experienced COO, researcher, technologist, and digital strategist
Michael served as Santander’s COO, Barclay's Chief of Operations and Technology and CIO of Australia’s Commonwealth Bank. He serves as a board director / advisory board member for several venture and private technology funds, providing expertise on areas such as Identity, privacy, AI, core, edge and cloud computing. As an investor and advisor to tech startups, he loves helping to bring new ideas to life and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Olav Pannenborg
Head of Digital Innovation and Business Development @ Endava
Olav is an entrepreneur and pioneer who loves challenges, innovations and out-of-the-box thinking. Helping people, teams and companies succeed is what drives him to always give his best. He has broad knowledge, experience and deep understanding of IT and the financial sector. He is a creative motivator, successful leader and a strategic thinker who is on the constant lookout for new challenges and opportunities.
David Shiell
Principal @ Thinking:Returns Advisory Expert in Marketing, Technology, SaaS and Subscriptions, Scaling,Board Advisor, Mentor, Investor
David has 22 years experience in founding, building and leading global, full-service digital marketing agencies and Martech (UK, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa). Having specialised as a trusted advisor to numerous Fortune 500 companies and challenger start-ups, he possesses a multi-geographical, deep understanding of the digital ecosystem, its inter-relationship to marketing, alongside sustainable business growth strategies. Currently he works with early-growth stage companies(UK/EU/US/Australia) as a board advisor, consultant and mentor, primarily assisting with strategy, marketing, operational design, capital managementand international expansion. David is an active and expansive AngelInvestor.
Marc de Speville
Partner, Digital Commerce & Supply Chain @ The PartneringGroup Expert in Digital Commerce, Angel Investor, Startup Mentor
Marc is a Partner in TPG's Digital Commerce and Supply Chain Practices. While based in Europe, he advises clients globally, with a focus on North America. Prior to joining TPG, Marc ran his own digital commerce strategy and fulfillment consultancy advising major retailers in Europe including Carrefour, Metro AG, Rewe and Delhaize. He is also an active advisor and mentor to tech startups and is an Angel investor.
Flavia Alzetta
CEO, NED, Advisor CBO Soldo Board Member Banca CF+ Founder & Director PayInnovate Limited
An inspirational CEO, highly dynamic, with infectious energy, always outperform in complex and fast-paced environments. A track record of transforming businesses, scaling them and delivering significant growth through innovative customer driven strategies, digitalisation and strategic partnerships. Significant experience in blue chip and scaling up businesses in BaaS, PaaS, Paytech, Financial Services and Traveltech. An entrepreneurial change agent who has developed and successfully executed growth strategies, entered new markets and segments, launched new products and brands.
Susanne Chishti
Experienced Board Member & Chair at FINTECH Circle Non-Executive Director at Crown Agents Bank (CAB Payments PLC) - NomCo, RemCo Member & Chair of ESG Sub-Committee Advisory Board Member, Elevator Ventures FTSE Board Member
Susanne is an award-winning Entrepreneur, Investor and Expert in the Fintech industry, a best-selling author of The Fintech Book, TV commentator, judge, coach, lecturer and keynote speaker. She leads a global community of 260,000 fintech entrepreneurs, investors, financial services professionals globally (www.fintechcircle.com) across her social media channels. In 2024 she was selected among the Top 100 Women in Fintech globally.
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