United Kingdom: Globally recognised fintech thought leader, author, and expert in the future of banking, innovation strategy, and digital transformation
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Dr. Leda Glyptis is a globally recognised fintech thought leader, author, and keynote speaker known for her bold insights into the future of banking, innovation strategy, and digital transformation. With over two decades of executive experience across top-tier financial institutions and cutting-edge fintech ventures. She has served as an advisor to boards and executive teams and worked with companies of various sizes. These include startups and globally significant financial institutions where she supports leadership teams in transition.
Whatever the situation, Leda Glyptis brings unparalleled expertise to the intersection of technology and financial services.
As the former Chief Client Officer at 10x Banking and ex-CEO of Foundry at Thought Machine, Leda has led large-scale digital banking initiatives that have reshaped legacy institutions from within. She has also held senior roles at QNB and BNY Mellon, giving her a truly global perspective on the evolution of financial ecosystems.
Leda Glyptis is the bestselling author of “Bankers Like Us” – a candid, witty, and powerful commentary on why banking transformation is so hard, and how we can do better. A passionate advocate for pragmatic innovation and inclusion, Dr. Glyptis is admired for her authenticity, strategic clarity, and ability to challenge the status quo with humour and depth.
Regarding her educational background, Leda Glyptis completed her undergraduate studies at King’s College, Cambridge. She also holds an MSc and PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Someone who regularly contributes to financial media, Leda Glyptis is a sought-after global conference speaker who addresses numerous topics. These include culture change in financial services leadership, fintech innovation and disruption, digital transformation in the banking industry, and the future of money and digital infrastructure. She lives in the United Kingdom and presents her talks in English.
“Leda is a true leader. She is someone people follow -- me included (even when she reported to me!). Truthfully, Leda is one of the finest people I have ever worked with. Yes, she is smart, collaborative, insightful and sees around corners -- the qualities I look for in people I hire and work with. But the real value Leda brings is leadership. She raised our company to higher levels by leading them to believe in themselves so they delivered innovative solutions to problems that confronted our firm. And she did it at a time when BNY and the world were recovering from the great recession. It is one thing to do this in the boom years, but it is a whole different beast in down times. And she did. Leda did what she did in conventional and unconventional ways. Getting a colleague to dress in an elephant suit was one of the more memorable, but it worked! Most importantly- and why Leda commands my highest respect -- is she is a person of the highest integrity and compassion. She is clear, honest, flexible, loves people and wants them to succeed. I have been so lucky to meet and work with amazing people who have all made me better. Leda is a leader among them. Work with her. You will see what I mean.”
“Inspiring others to innovate, nurturing and developing an innovative culture is not easy. Leda excels in this challenge with energy and enthusiasm that inspires others to achieve greater things through innovation. Leda’s involvement with start-ups, accelerators and investors ensures her employer remains relevant in the new digital world.”
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