FIVE MINUTES WITH ...
the same ! Their core values transcend both , which in turn builds confidence and trust in their teams , stakeholders and customers . This is something I have tried hard to emulate throughout my career
Q . WHAT ’ S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE / ADVANTAGE YOU ’ VE ENCOUNTERED TO DATE IN TERMS OF BEING A WOMAN IN THE FINTECH INDUSTRY ?
» One of the most refreshing things at Paysafe is being sat around a truly diverse leadership table . At my first Digital Wallets leadership offsite , I looked around the room and was struck that , as a woman , I was for once in the majority . Having two children in quick succession ( following years of juggling fertility treatment to get there ) at a pivotal point in my career was tough .
Finding the right balance and managing the guilt of not doing my best at both was a constant battle . With time , I ’ ve found my rhythm but , as an industry , if we want to develop and retain female talent , we need to get better at enabling a work-life balance that allows you to be a parent and have a seat at the table . If the pandemic has taught us one thing about flexible working , it is that it can be more productive and by no means are you doing any less of the job - if anything you are doing more .
Q . WHICH ACTIVITY ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING WHEN NORMALITY RESUMES ?
» As one of five kids , my memories of growing up are filled with rooms full of people , chaos and laughter – the last few years were far too quiet for my liking ! I ’ m looking forward to chaotic reunions as well as experiencing more of the world and all the rich culture it has to offer with family and friends .
Q . IS THERE A PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT YOU ARE PARTICULARLY PROUD OF FROM THE PAST 12 MONTHS ?
» My second child was born in the first lockdown of the pandemic . Going through the majority of the labour whilst my husband sat on the curb outside the hospital in the rain was fairly bleak , as well as not knowing what my newborn was facing … I am incredibly proud of how we both got through it , as well as the subsequent months together with our newborn and toddler in lockdown . In the midst of all that , I also made the decision to take the leap into Fintech following a decade in Banking , something that was not an easy decision but absolutely the right one for my career .
Q . WHAT INSPIRES YOU IN FINTECH TODAY ?
» After a decade in banking , moving to Paysafe has been an eye-opener in so many ways . The pace at which the business moves , the relentless customer focus with data-driven insights at the core . There is a constant thirst for leveraging the skillsets and capabilities we have to enhance and
24 June 2022