Susanne Chishti

Susanne Chishti has a diverse work experience in the fintech industry. Susanne is currently the Chief Executive Officer of FINTECH Circle, a company that focuses on seed stage investments, education, and digital transformation programs for fintech firms. Susanne has played a key role in making the FINTECH Book, published by WILEY, a global bestseller.

In addition, Susanne is a Non Executive Director and member of various committees at CMC Markets, a global provider of online retail financial services. Susanne is also a Non Executive Director at Crown Agents Bank, a UK regulated wholesale provider of financial services in emerging markets.

Susanne has served as the Company Chair, Non Executive Director, and Board Advisor at Lenderwize, a leading fintech funding platform. Susanne has also contributed to the International Financial Services Centres Authority as a member of the Evaluation Committee for fintech startups in India.

Furthermore, Susanne is a member of Chapter Zero, a network that aims to help directors understand and respond effectively to the challenges posed by climate change. Susanne is an Advisory Board Member at The British Blockchain Association, promoting the adoption of blockchain technology in the UK.

Susanne has also been involved in editing and publishing various books in partnership with FINTECH Circle and Wiley, including The AI Book and The PAYTECH Book.

Prior to their current roles, Susanne served as a Non Executive Director at JLG PLC.

Susanne Chishti pursued their education in business administration, earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) between 1990 and 1996. During their studies, they participated in the International MBA Exchange Program at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, from 1994 to 1995. Susanne'sfield of study during this exchange program focused on corporate strategy and financial reporting.