LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINTECH
experience in financial technology to one of the world ’ s leading information services companies .
Simon ’ s vision for the future of financial services is clear and ambitious . He believes that the industry is moving towards a more open and collaborative model , driven by technological innovation and changing customer expectations .
“ The future of finance is open ,” Simon asserts . “ Open technology , open APIs , open standards , open ecosystems , open banking – any of us would be hardpressed to think of one of today ’ s most successful organisations that isn ’ t ‘ open ’ in some way ,” he stated in an interview with Trade Finance Global .
This vision is not just about technology , but about creating a more inclusive and accessible financial system . Simon is passionate about how technology and open trade can drive financial inclusion and improve people ’ s lives . His leadership at Finastra is focused on leveraging the company ’ s technology and global reach to make a positive impact on society .
Under Simon ’ s stewardship , Finastra has received multiple awards , and Simon himself has been consistently recognised as a top CEO , being named a top 50 CEO by the Financial Technology Report annually since 2020 and most recently being the Lifetime of Achievement recipient at the Global FinTech Awards 2024 . Today , Simon is driving Finastra towards a future where finance is more open , collaborative and inclusive than ever before .
“ Finastra is in a unique position in the Fintech industry ,” Simon stated upon his appointment as CEO . “ We are changing how financial software is developed , deployed and consumed in financial services and I couldn ’ t be more honoured to have been chosen to lead the company through the next stage of this incredible transformation .”
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