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Krzysztof Rojek is a Senior Director of Global Solutions Consulting for Finastra’s Treasury and Capital Markets’ core front-to-back-to-risk solutions. He is responsible for pre-sales and sales strategies, working with banks on their trading innovation, risk management, and digital transformation initiatives. Before joining Finastra in 2016, Krzysztof was the Head of Pre-Sales at FIS, where he worked for over 10 years, and prior to that he spent 8 years as a trader in dealing rooms in Warsaw and London. Krzysztof is based in Singapore and holds a master’s degree in financial engineering from Wroclaw University of Science and Technology.1 Articles

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IBM Thought Leader - Wealth Management FinTech Analytics. Former Banker and Technology Expert | Author FinTech Innovation and Portfolio Management | IBM Thought Leader | Experienced Risk Manager | Keynote Speaker | FinTech Entrepreneur.1 Articles

Richard Spence is the Avaya Managing Director for ASEAN, leading the company’s business in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Indochina. Richard has been with Avaya since 2006 and has demonstrated sustained success throughout that time. He moved to APAC in 2013 and before taking up the ASEAN leadership role was responsible for the APAC theatre’s largest Global Account customer. Richard’s success was recognized in his being one of the elite group of inaugural Avaya President’s Club winners in 2014.1 Articles

This article is an opinion piece by Vanessa Koh, Chief Technology Officer at Building Cities Beyond (BCB) Blockchain, Asia's leading blockchain-based smart city solution provider.1 Articles

Eli Shoshani is the Head of APAC for Bottomline. Based in Singapore for the last 18 years, he is leading the sales team and managing the overall Bottomline business in the region. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the financial technology industry within Asia, the UK, and South Africa, Eli has participated in numerous industry events across Asia as a keynote speaker focusing on growing market trends and innovation in the ASEAN financial landscape. Prior to Bottomline, Eli held several senior management positions in other financial technology firms such as Finastra, D+H, and Fundtech. Eli holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Business and Economics.1 Articles

Jim Goudie is a seasoned finance leader with over 17 years of international experience across both established multinational corporations and fast-scaling fintech ventures. His career began in the oil, gas, and chemicals industries, where he held senior finance roles within US- and Europe-listed companies, building a strong foundation in financial reporting, corporate finance, and regulatory compliance.1 Articles

Nadiva Aliyya Aryaputri is a Marketing Lead at Brick - Financial APIs. Strategic planning for content marketing, performance marketing, marketing data analysis, and ad-hoc projects, mainly for B2B SaaS companies.1 Articles

As the Business Head for APAC, Sukesh is responsible for TerraPay's expansion in this region. He is a seasoned professional with a strong understanding of the regional payments landscape. Sukesh is passionate about Financial Inclusion and he has a keen interest in technologies that will enable this.1 Articles

Chee is a respected leader in the global payments industry, with over 20 years of experience across technology providers, payment processors, banks, and e-commerce platforms. Chee is recognized for her ability to drive payments innovation and democratize financial solutions for businesses of all sizes. Chee's extensive career includes leadership roles at TSYS, NTT Data, JPMorgan, and Uber, where her experience and business knowledge have helped these global payments companies grow and succeed in the complex world of payments in APAC. As a highly sought-after speaker, Chee has graced the stages of major industry conferences, including Money 2020, Merchant Advisory Group (MAG), Merchant Risk Council (MRC), Web in Travel, Seamless Asia, ICA Future FinCrime & Compliance APAC Summit, Fintech Week Singapore, and Airline & Travel Payments Summit (ATPS) APAC. Her presentations on next-generation payments and future trends have cemented her position as a respected voice in the payments ecosystem.1 Articles

Gadaffi has over 20 years experience in the financial service industry, most of which has been dedicated to the fraud and anti-money laundering space. His experience extends across 5 continents, and with major global and regional institutions such as Standard Chartered, DBS Singapore and Binance. He is a strong advocate of creating a global community and modern technologies to battle financial crime.1 Articles