A seasoned Capital Markets and Asset Management CIO/ CDO, I have over 24 years of experience spearheading innovation and transformation initiatives in Financial Services. Being a Fintech expert and strategist, I empower organisations to leverage the potential of artificial intelligence, data, partnerships and culture for enhanced value and scalability.Most recently Head of Private Markets Technology at Macquarie Group, I oversaw the technology delivery and strategy for the Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Private Credit businesses, managing multiple locations, markets, and integration projects (>AUD30m). I also served as the EMEA CIO for Macquarie Asset Management, enhancing business and technology engagement, championing cloud-native solutions and embedding agile methodologies.Previously, I was Innovation & Strategy Lead at Lloyds Banking Group, where I shaped the digital and data/analytics vision for their commercial bank, supported the Group’s strategic review (GBP3bn initiative), and re-invigorated their brand across the FinTech community.Acknowledged as an industry expert, I am an active thought leader, public speaker, and mentor in • Corporate innovation and fintech partnerships (people, process, product), • Fintech ecosystem navigation (key players, strategic alliances, clear guide-rails for accelerated delivery), and • People-centric leadership (culture, communication, cross-function collaboration). My transparent and agile leadership style fosters candour, trust, and collaboration at all levels.Consistently recognised by the FS Industry for my contributions to date, I have been fortunate to receive multiple prestigious awards and listings, such as the recent 'BUPA everywoman Women in Tech - Leader', and 'European Women in Finance - Excellence in Fintech' awards, and regularly named among the Most Influential Women in UK Tech by ComputerWeekly.com.Learn more at www.katebohn.com.