Susanne Chishti, stands as a beacon of innovation and expertise in the FinTech sector, with a career spanning over 25 years that has seen her at the helm of significant financial and technological advancements. Her journey took her pivotal roles across esteemed organisations including Hewlett Packard, Lloyds Banking Group, Deutsche Bank, and Accenture, and Morgan Stanley.
Now, as an influential figure, Susanne holds positions such as Advisory Board Member for the British Blockchain Association, Member of the Evaluation Committee for FinTech startups at the IFSCA, and Chair of the ESG Sub-Committee for Crown Agents Bank. These roles underscore her unparalleled expertise in the field, making her a distinguished keynote speaker on FinTech, leadership, and business innovation.
As the Founder & Chair of the FinTech Circle, Susanne Chishti has been instrumental in pioneering Europe's first investor network dedicated to promoting fintech innovation, learning, and development. Her commitment to advancing the sector is further evidenced by her editorial leadership of pivotal publications such as “The PayTech Book”, “The LegalTech Book”, and “The FinTech Book”, among others. Susanne's creation of the UK's first FinTech Course and her recognition as the FinTech Champion of the Year at the 2019 Women in Finance Awards, alongside being named one of the Top 10 Global FinTech Influencers, are testaments to her influence and contribution to the FinTech community. Such achievements highlight why her insights are highly sought after in keynote speaking engagements around the globe.
In recent years, Susanne has expanded her focus to include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns, completing the ‘Business and Climate Change: Towards Net Zero Emissions’ course from the University of Cambridge in 2023. Her contributions to ESG have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by her being named one of the Top 5 ESG Influencers Globally by Refinitiv. This pivot underscores her versatility and depth of knowledge, enriching her presentations at business, finance, technology, and leadership conferences with a comprehensive view of current challenges and future opportunities.
A seasoned speaker, Susanne Chishti's engagements are a source of inspiration and knowledge. Her appearances on media channels like ITN and CNBC, combined with her extensive experience serving on the boards of several FTSE listed companies, make her an authoritative voice in the world of FinTech and beyond. Hiring Susanne Chishti as a keynote speaker ensures an event filled with profound observations and forward-thinking ideas, making her an invaluable asset to any corporate or educational event looking to inspire and educate.
