The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) announced its Board of Directors and International Advisory Board today.
Established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to promote innovation in finance, GFTN has assembled a team of prominent figures from public and private sectors worldwide.
GFTN will operate through four strategic businesses: GFTN Forums, a global conference platform focused on finance and technology; GFTN Advisory, providing practitioner-led advisory services and research on innovation policies; GFTN Platforms, a service hub for small businesses and FinTech firms; and GFTN Capital, an investment fund targeting technology startups with growth and social impact potential.
Ravi Menon, Singapore’s Ambassador for Climate Action and former Managing Director of MAS, will chair the board.
“I am honoured to be joined by an outstanding group of individuals on the Board of Directors and
International Advisory Board.I look forward to welcoming more members to both the Board of Directors and the International Advisory Board as we expand GFTN’s work in harnessing innovation in financial ecosystems to create economic opportunity, strengthen resilience, improve people’s lives, and secure a more inclusive and sustainable future for all,”
shared Menon.
He is joined by Deputy Chairs Leong Sing Chiong, MAS Deputy Managing Director, and Neil Parekh, Nominated Member of Parliament and Non-Executive Chairman at Tikehau Capital.
Supporting the Board, an International Advisory Board includes global public and private sector figures committed to fostering innovation.
GFTN replaces and builds upon Elevandi, which organised and globalised the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF).
Sopnendu Mohanty, MAS’s current Chief Fintech Officer, will assume the role of Group CEO on 1 February 2025.
Meanwhile Kenneth Gay, MAS’s Executive Director for Enterprise Knowledge, will take over as Chief Fintech Officer.
