the c-suite podcast

the c-suite podcast
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the c-suite podcast covers topics such as Sustainability, Diversity, Employee Engagement, Financial Inclusion, HR, Innovation, Marketing Communications, Mental Health & Wellbeing and Social Mobility. Featuring senior executives discussing latest trends, campaigns and issues, sharing best practice case studies. If you'd like to get involved, please get in touch using the contact form at http://www.csuitepodcast.com

  1. Show 311 - Money20/20 Europe 2026 Part 1: Stablecoins, Agentic AI & the Rebundling of Finance

    3h ago

    Show 311 - Money20/20 Europe 2026 Part 1: Stablecoins, Agentic AI & the Rebundling of Finance

    Recorded in partnership with LHV Bank on their booth at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, this episode explores the technologies, regulatory shifts and business models reshaping financial services across the continent. Russell Goldsmith is joined by six industry leaders: 1/ Macs Dickinson, Director of Engineering, LHV Bank 2/ Paul Scholten, Chief Executive Officer, Buckaroo 3/ Eline Blomme, Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Acquired 4/ Scott Dawson, Director & CEO, DECTA UK 5/ Chris Corbett, Product Lead, Plaid 6/ Alexander de Ràfols, Head of Europe Product, Affirm Together, they share practical, real‑world insights from the rise of stablecoins and instant cross‑border payments to the impact of agentic AI, rebundling, and the next wave of open finance innovation. A fast‑moving, insight‑packed episode capturing the themes dominating Money20/20 Europe, from rewired infrastructure to the new competitive dynamics between banks, fintechs and platforms.

    49 min
  2. Show 310 - Charity Spotlight: Unlocking Neurodivergent Potential at Work

    Jun 2

    Show 310 - Charity Spotlight: Unlocking Neurodivergent Potential at Work

    In this special charity spotlight episode, Debbie West is joined by Jane Cullen from The Brain Charity, alongside Jane Clifford, People Director at Brewers Decorator Centres, and Terry Bolton (Telboy), who shares his lived experience of neurodiversity. Together, they explore how organisations can move beyond awareness to create genuinely inclusive workplaces where people with neurological conditions can access, sustain and succeed in work. The conversation brings to life both the systemic and personal challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, from barriers in recruitment and misconceptions in the workplace, to the impact of late diagnosis and the pressure to “mask” differences at work. Through practical examples, the group highlights how small, thoughtful adjustments, open dialogue, and leadership commitment can unlock significant potential within teams. They also discuss the importance of shifting attitudes, embedding culture change, and empowering managers with the tools and understanding to support diverse needs. With powerful insights and real‑world experiences, this episode is essential listening for leaders looking to build more inclusive, human‑centred organisations where every individual can thrive.

    36 min
  3. Show 309 - Payments orchestration - a smart way to scale

    May 27

    Show 309 - Payments orchestration - a smart way to scale

    In this episode, produced in partnership with Orchestra Solutions, Debbie West speaks with Orchestra's CEO, Eyal Nevo, about the company’s unusual journey from online faxing to becoming a leading player in payment orchestration. Eyal shares how Orchestra evolved its technology long before the market had a name for it, why a small, deeply committed team has been central to its success, and how honesty and transparency have helped them build long‑standing customer relationships. He also explains Orchestra’s deliberate decision not to embed AI into its product, instead giving merchants full flexibility and control over their own decision-making, and discusses how agentic AI, global expansion, and infrastructure readiness are shaping the future of payments. Packed with practical insights, this conversation is essential listening for any business reassessing its payment setup or planning for international growth.

    17 min
  4. Show 308 - Consensus Miami Part 2 of 2: Inside the New Digital Asset Infrastructure

    May 22

    Show 308 - Consensus Miami Part 2 of 2: Inside the New Digital Asset Infrastructure

    Show 307 - Consensus Miami Part 1 of 2: Inside the New Digital Asset Infrastructure In the second of two episodes, recorded live at Consensus in Miami, this special collaboration between the c‑suite podcast and Sumsub’s own 'What the Fraud?' podcast brings together leaders shaping the future of digital assets from custody and tokenisation to cross‑border payments and fraud prevention. Host Anastasia Shvechkova, Sales Director at Sumsub, spoke with the following guests: 1/ Adam Levine, CEO, Fireblocks Financial Services, Fireblocks 2/ Ryan Rugg, Global Head of Digital Assets, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Citi 3/ Myles Harrison, Chief Product Officer, AMINA Bank 4/ Jamal Rayees, Head of Strategy, Polygon Labs Together they explored how institutions are moving beyond speculation and building real‑world digital asset infrastructure, including: - Why security, custody and operational resilience matter more than market cycles - How stablecoins are becoming “one of the greatest payment innovations” while still relying on traditional risk controls - The shift from tokenisation hype to real distribution and investor adoption - Why fraud remains a people problem as much as a technology problem - How institutions are embedding blockchain rails into existing treasury, payments and banking systems - What it will take for crypto payments to compete with traditional rails at scale From regulated crypto banking to 24/7 global money movement, this episode captures the energy of Consensus and the reality of what’s being built behind the scenes - a safer, more interoperable, more compliant digital financial system.

    30 min
  5. Show 307 - Consensus Miami Part 1 of 2: AI, Trust and the Next Wave of Digital Asset Innovation

    May 21

    Show 307 - Consensus Miami Part 1 of 2: AI, Trust and the Next Wave of Digital Asset Innovation

    In this first of two episodes, recorded live at Consensus in Miami, this special collaboration between the c‑suite podcast and Sumsub’s own 'What the Fraud?' podcast dives into the technologies, behaviours and regulatory shifts shaping the next era of digital finance. Host Anastasia Shvechkova, Sales Director at Sumsub, spoke with the following guests: Lei Lei, VP of Business Development and Strategy, Kite Mayur Gupta, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, Kraken Larry Wade, Global Head of Crypto Compliance and Regulatory Relations, PayPal Together they explore how AI, blockchain and compliance are converging and what that means for trust, security and real‑world adoption. Key themes include: How AI agents are already executing transactions at scale and why guardrails matter Why trust, behaviour and human utility now drive crypto adoption more than speculation How fraud is evolving in an AI‑native world, and why people remain the biggest vulnerability The shift from compliance as a blocker to compliance as a catalyst for innovation What it takes to launch and scale regulated digital asset products like PYUSD How global regulation is shaping the next phase of stablecoins, payments and tokenisation A fast‑paced set of conversations capturing the energy of Consensus and the reality of what’s being built behind the scenes - safer systems, smarter infrastructure and a more trusted digital economy.

    32 min
  6. Show 306 - Money20/20 Asia Part 2 of 2: Scaling Digital Assets, AI and Payments Across Asia

    May 19

    Show 306 - Money20/20 Asia Part 2 of 2: Scaling Digital Assets, AI and Payments Across Asia

    Recorded live at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, this second of two special episodes, produced in partnership with audax, explores what it really takes to turn banking innovation into scalable, real-world impact across Southeast Asia. Host Debbie West was joined by: 1/ Ying Ying Tan, Global Head of Product Management & COO, Financing & Securities Services Standard Chartered Bank 2/ Tuan Bui, Director Products & Solutions, Techcombank 3/ Phitha Tanpairoj, Head of Products, Transactional Banking, Krungsri Bank 4/ Vivien Tan, SVP, Alliance Bank Ying Ying Tan, Global Head of Product Management at Standard Chartered, shares how banks are moving digital assets beyond strategy into execution. She explains why success depends on solving real client problems, building ecosystem alignment, and sustaining long-term investment, and why the real challenge is orchestrating innovation across complex, global organisations to deliver scalable, revenue-generating outcomes. We also hear from Tuan Bui, Director of Products and Solutions at Techcombank, who discusses Vietnam’s rapid banking evolution and why strong data foundations are critical to future transformation. He outlines the bank’s journey toward becoming AI‑first, the role of government-led sandboxes in enabling innovation, and how emerging markets are uniquely positioned to leapfrog into the next generation of financial services. Phitha Tanpairoj, Head of Transactional Banking at Krungsri Bank, explores the explosive growth of digital payments in Thailand and the shift toward embedded finance. He explains how mobile-first behaviour, real-time payment infrastructure and ecosystem integration are redefining how customers interact with financial services, and why banks must move beyond channels to meet customers directly within their digital lives. Finally, Vivien Tan, Senior Vice President at Alliance Bank Malaysia, reflects on the realities of large-scale transformation. She shares why modernisation is an ongoing process rather than a single event, the critical role of trust and education in driving adoption, and why sustained discipline, not crisis, is what ultimately determines long-term success. A practical, insight-driven episode focused on execution, scale and the operational realities shaping the next phase of banking transformation across Asia.

    34 min
  7. Show 305 - Money20/20 Asia Part 1 of 2 - From Infrastructure to Impact: How Asia’s Banks Are Evolving at Speed

    May 13

    Show 305 - Money20/20 Asia Part 1 of 2 - From Infrastructure to Impact: How Asia’s Banks Are Evolving at Speed

    Recorded live at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, this first of two special episodes, produced in partnership with audax, where we dive into the real-world impact of digital banking transformation across Southeast Asia. Host Debbie West was joined by: 1/ Mike Breen, Chief Commercial officer, audax 2/ Danielle Szetho, Head of Digital Assets Portfolio & Governance, Standard Chartered Bank 3/ Sajal Bhatnagar, Chief Digital Officer, Allo Bank 4/ Moritz Gastl, General Manager, Tala Financing Mike Breen, Chief Commercial Officer at audax, explores why the industry has finally moved beyond the endless transformation narrative and into a phase where banks are being judged on outcomes, not intentions. He unpacks the shifting dynamics of customer loyalty, why five‑year transformation plans are already obsolete, and how banks can stay relevant to a generation that no longer comes to the bank, the bank must go to them. We also hear from Danielle Szetho, Head of Digital Assets, Portfolio & Governance at Standard Chartered, who explains why Asia has reached an inflection point in digital assets adoption. She breaks down the rapid rise of local‑currency stablecoins, the real use cases emerging across supply chains and cross‑border commerce, and how AI‑driven agentic technologies are reshaping treasury operations inside major institutions. Sajal Bhatnagar, Chief Digital Officer at Allo Bank, shares why Indonesia’s young, connected but underbanked population creates one of the world’s most compelling environments for digital banking. He discusses what truly determines whether a digital bank can scale sustainably, why embedded finance is central to Allo Bank’s strategy, and how partnerships unlock cost‑efficient access to millions of customers. Finally, Moritz Gastl, General Manager at Tala Financing shares how Tala is expanding access to credit for underserved customers, the realities of risk, pricing and repayment in emerging markets, and what sustainable digital lending looks like when you design around everyday financial lives rather than idealised models. A fast‑paced, insight‑rich episode capturing the energy, innovation and competitive urgency defining financial services across Asia today.

    42 min
  8. Show 304 - Smarter Faster Payments Part 3 of 3: Fraud, Stablecoins & the Future of Trust in Real‑Time Money Movement

    May 12

    Show 304 - Smarter Faster Payments Part 3 of 3: Fraud, Stablecoins & the Future of Trust in Real‑Time Money Movement

    In this third and final episode from Nacha’s Smarter Faster Payments in San Diego, produced in partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence, we bring together leaders from banking, fintech, compliance, and digital assets to unpack the most urgent challenges and biggest opportunities shaping the future of payments. Host Graham Barrett speaks with six more guests: 1/ Brian Holbrook, Director of Product Strategy and Integrated Services, LSEG Risk Intelligence 2/ Nanci McKenzie, Director, Treasury Management Payments Expert, Capital One 3/ Kevin Donoughe, Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Regions Bank 4/ Alex Treece, Co-Founder & CEO, Stablecore 5/ Brian Weide, Director of Treasury Management, DeNovo Treasury, LLC 6/ Marsha Jones, President, Third Party Payment Processors Association Together they explore how fraud is evolving, how regulation is catching up, and how financial institutions can build trust in a world of instant, irreversible money movement. Brian Holbrook, Director of Product Strategy & Integrated Services, LSEG Risk Intelligence on why Nacha’s new fraud‑monitoring rules demand a shift from box‑ticking to true lifecycle risk management, and why impersonation fraud starts long before a payment is sent. Nanci McKenzie, Director & Treasury Management Payments Expert, Capital One on what it really takes to scale agentic AI in faster payments, the overlooked threat of pig‑butchering scams, and why policy and compliance must evolve before the technology does. Kevin Donoughe, SVP & Assistant General Counsel, Regions Bank on the legal and regulatory landscape for stablecoins, the impact of the GENIUS Act, and why banks must rethink governance, controls, and customer education in a 24/7 real‑time environment. Alex Treece, Co‑Founder & CEO, Stablecore on why stablecoins are at a crossroads, how banks are entering the space for the first time, and why trillions of dollars in future volume will depend on integrating digital assets into the traditional banking stack. Brian Weide, Director of Treasury Management, DeNovo Treasury on whether banks should charge for access to open‑banking data, the economics facing community banks, and why AI‑driven fraud detection is becoming essential for smaller institutions. Marsha Jones, President, Third Party Payment Processors Association (TPPPA) on the role of third‑party processors in securing the ACH ecosystem, the compliance pressures facing the industry, and how processors can strengthen trust across the payments value chain. From fraud escalation to regulatory clarity, from agentic AI to stablecoin adoption, this episode captures the most important conversations happening in U.S. payments today and what they mean for banks, corporates, processors, and consumers navigating an increasingly complex landscape.

    41 min
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the c-suite podcast covers topics such as Sustainability, Diversity, Employee Engagement, Financial Inclusion, HR, Innovation, Marketing Communications, Mental Health & Wellbeing and Social Mobility. Featuring senior executives discussing latest trends, campaigns and issues, sharing best practice case studies. If you'd like to get involved, please get in touch using the contact form at http://www.csuitepodcast.com

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