Understanding The Hype – Deriving Value From Blockchain
It was once said that Blockchain will do to banks what the internet did to media. We are told that Blockchain possesses all the technology characteristics that put us at ease when it comes to our finances: safety, security, decentralized, transparent and relatively cheaper. But how far has it already been implemented and far have we got to go? In our second panel we will discuss how Blockchain is already being implemented in the financial sector, what security measures are being put in place in the Middle East regarding Blockchain and what changes we can expect for the future.
Leon Smith, the CEO and Founder of DEX Exchange. Leon is a serial entrepreneur and early adopter of the Crypto Asset investment eco system. He has been working with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority since 2017 to understand the regulatory implications and structure set forth in the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Naimish Shah, Senior Vice President, Head of Innovation and Emerging Technologies at Emirates NBD. Naimish has over 20 years of experience in the Banking industry within the region, and deals with Emerging Technologies looking into the future of the Banking industry.
Xavier Anglada, Managing Director at Accenture Digital Lead at MENA and Turkey. Xavier brings with him over 22 years of experience in strategy, consulting and operations in the FinTech, Media, and Telecommunication industries. Previously Xavier was CEO of Cash Credit where he led the company’s expansion.
Moderator for this panel, Zeeshan Idris Khwaja is a Financial Service Consulting Partner and Fit for Growth Leader at PwC. Zeeshan has more than 15 years of industry and consulting experience and specializes in running large scale front office banking transformations, program recovery and operational turnarounds.