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TOP 100 WOMEN

CEO

Europe , Visa

As CEO, Europe at Visa, Charlotte Hogg leverages over 25 years of experience in financial services, bank operations and management consulting to lead the world’s foremost digital payments company in the European region. Her expertise extends beyond Visa, where she currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at RELX plc and as a UK Finance Board Member. Her previous governance roles include positions as a Delegate and Finance Committee member at Oxford University Press and as a Non-Executive Director at BBC Worldwide.

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SVP & GM of Americas

PayPal

As SVP & GM of Americas at PayPal , Yolande Piazza drives strategic growth across the region , leveraging her extensive financial services expertise . Previously , she spent almost 15 years at Citi , culminating as CEO of Citi FinTech , before serving as VP of Financial Services at Google Cloud . Throughout her career , Yolande has championed digital transformation , helping institutions navigate regulatory complexities while enhancing customer experiences through innovative payment solutions . She remains a passionate advocate for financial inclusion and mentors emerging female leaders in technology .

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Chief Operating Officer

Klarna

Camilla Giesecke, Chief Operating Officer at Klarna, orchestrates the fintech leader’s global operational strategy and expansion initiatives. Camilla oversees business development, market growth, and organisational efficiency across diverse markets. Her leadership during Klarna’s rapid scaling phase strengthened the company’s buy-now-pay-later service adoption worldwide. Previously, she held leadership positions at Boston Consulting Group before joining Klarna’s executive team. Camilla champions streamlined customer experiences while navigating complex international regulatory environments.

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CEO

ADP

Maria Black is President and CEO of ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions. Appointed in 2023, Maria serves as ADP’s seventh CEO since its 1949 founding. With ADP’s extensive, unique data and trusted expertise – relied on by over one million clients – Maria is committed to providing employers with an empowered view into the future of work and the holistic, insights-driven support they need to enable the workforce of tomorrow.

Maria’s vision is rooted in innovation and seeks to ensure employers and employees who use ADP’s products remain at the heart of each step forward. Through ADP’s unparalleled data, Maria sees a unique opportunity to create a more human-centric world of work by designing products and solutions that deliver data-driven insights and inspire opportunities for connection. Embracing the opportunity to raise the standards of excellence in the way businesses operate and care for their people, Maria is deeply committed to harnessing the power of ADP’s data to enable progress where innovation and humanity meet.

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SEVP / Head of Technology

Wells Fargo

Bridget Engle, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Technology at Wells Fargo, orchestrates the banking giant’s ambitious digital transformation journey. Bridget leverages her extensive financial technology leadership experience from previous executive roles at Barclays, Bank of America and BNY Mellon to revolutionise customer and employee experiences. Her strategic focus encompasses modernising legacy infrastructure, implementing cloud-based solutions and enhancing cybersecurity frameworks whilst maintaining roundthe-clock banking operations.

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CEO

Nasdaq

Adena Friedman, President and CEO of Nasdaq since 2017, transformed the company from a traditional exchange to a technology-driven financial services provider. Adena pioneered blockchain adoption in capital markets and expanded Nasdaq’s market technology offerings globally. Her leadership accelerated the development of cloudbased market infrastructure and data analytics services. Before becoming CEO, she served as Nasdaq’s President and COO after returning from a stint as CFO at The Carlyle Group. Adena champions financial literacy and board diversity initiatives.

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EVP / Chief Technology Officer

American Express

Hilary Packer, Chief Technology Officer at American Express, spearheads the company’s technical strategy and innovation roadmap. With over 20 years of technology leadership experience, she defines enterprise architecture standards and directs digital workplace transformation. Hilary champions cloud-native development, robust cybersecurity frameworks, and AI implementation across financial services. Previously serving in senior technology roles at American Express, her expertise in payments technology and data systems enables the organisation to deliver secure, seamless customer experiences.

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Stephanie Ferris , CEO , FIS

TOP 100 WOMEN

CEO

FIS

Stephanie Ferris, appointed CEO of FIS (Fidelity National Information Services) in December 2022, orchestrates the global fintech leader’s comprehensive modernisation strategy across banking and payments infrastructure. With over 25 years of financial technology experience, she focuses on streamlining operations, expanding cloud-native financial solutions, and driving innovation in embedded finance and banking-as-a-service. Prior to becoming CEO, Stephanie served as FIS President and previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer.

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Global Chief Information Officer

JPMorgan Chase

Lori Beer, appointed Global Chief Information Officer at JPMorgan Chase in 2017, spearheads one of the world’s largest banking technology organisations. With thousands technologists under her leadership, she orchestrates the firm’s digital transformation strategy, cloud migration, and artificial intelligence integration. Lori has pioneered innovative solutions including the Chase Digital Assistant and realtime payments infrastructure. Her strategic vision prioritises cybersecurity advancements and modernising legacy systems. Previously, she served as Chief Information Officer for JPMorgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank.

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Lori Beer, Global Chief

Information Officer, JP Morgan Chase

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Jane Fraser , CEO , Citi

TOP 100 WOMEN

CEO

Citi

Jane Fraser has established herself as a transformative leader since becoming the first female CEO of Citigroup in 2021. Jane’s strategic vision has accelerated the banking giant’s digital transformation, prioritising fintech innovation across global markets. Her decisive restructuring of Citigroup’s operations has strengthened the bank’s technological capabilities, particularly in payment systems and digital banking. With three decades in finance under her belt, Jane champions technological solutions that blur the boundaries between conventional banking and emerging fintech – making her a standout figure in the industry.

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