FinTech Magazine Top100 Women 2023 | Page 42

TOP 100 WOMEN

28 Sofia Hristova

Group Head of Digital Channels Generali htps :/ www . linkedin . com / in / sofia-hristova-b181024 /

27 Samantha Ku

COO - Square Financial Services Square www / htps in samanthaku :/ com linkedin . /
In addition to directing Generali ’ s Group CRM Center of Excellence , Sofia is the Group Head of Digital Channels and a member of the core project team at the Group Digital office . She is in charge of the internal development and execution of the Group ' s digital strategy .
Sofia also oversees the Digital Road-mapping programme , identifying the digital maturity level of BUs across the full value chain , developing a roadmap for digital transformation , and supporting BUs in implementing local digital strategies , as well as enabling the company to gather and share the finest digital practices – both internal and external , including emerging technology and data trends . Sofia co-leads the launch of the Group ' s projects , including the Corporate website , Agent Hub , and Mobile & Web Hub .
Samantha serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Square Financial Services , the FDICinsured bank owned by Square , in addition to being a member of the committees overseeing risk management and technology .
She is in charge of the organisation , which covers all facets of Square ' s financial operations , such as credit , loan servicing / collections , risk assessment & portfolio monitoring , business intelligence , and customer success .
Samantha is also a member of Chief , a private network designed to promote and support the advancement of women in leadership roles ; it ’ s the only organisation created especially for senior women leaders to support their leadership development , promote idea exchange across industries , and drive top-down change .
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