the c-suite podcast

the c-suite podcast

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 290 - Beyond The Stage: Behind the buzz at the Retail Technology Show

    56M AGO

    Show 290 - Beyond The Stage: Behind the buzz at the Retail Technology Show

    In this episode of the c-suite podcast’s 'Beyond the Stage' series, Graham Barrett sits down with Matt Bradley, Founder and Director of the Retail Technology Show, for a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at one of the fastest‑growing events in the retail calendar. Recorded ahead of the 2026 show at ExCeL London, Matt reflects on the long journey from the event’s origins in 2010 to its post‑Covid relaunch. He lifts the lid on the pressures and unpredictability of live events, from last‑minute speaker dropouts to unexpected protests, and explains why the move from Olympia to ExCeL unlocked new possibilities for exhibitors and visitors alike. Looking ahead to this year’s show, Matt teases the 2026 theme - “the biggest disco ExCeL has ever seen” - highlights the return of Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman, and unpacks the big topics shaping the agenda, from AI and cyber resilience to the rise of retail media. He also shares how he measures success, the best feedback he’s ever received - including one attendee saying “I’ve achieved six months’ worth of work in one day”, and why the work of planning the next show begins long before the current one ends. A candid, energetic conversation with the person responsible for bringing one of retail’s most influential gatherings to life.

    15 min
  2. Show 289 - Risks, Readiness and the Road to Agentic Commerce: Insights from MPE Berlin - Part 5

    1D AGO

    Show 289 - Risks, Readiness and the Road to Agentic Commerce: Insights from MPE Berlin - Part 5

    Recorded live at MPE Berlin in partnership with Ecommpay, this explores how agentic commerce is evolving from early experimentation into a multi‑layered shift that will reshape everything from product discovery to checkout design. Russell Goldsmith spoke with the following guests: 1/ Daniel Kornitzer, Head of Global Partnerships, Ebanx 2/ Sandra Mianda, Founder & CEO, Paypr.work 3/ Marco Conte, VP of Product, AI Data & Insights, Ixopay 4/ Kestas Saulis, Head of Payments, Nord Security 5/ Vishal Shukla, Lead product Manager, Tipico Our guests unpack the spectrum of agentic behaviour, from simple autofill and curated recommendations to full delegation and even anticipation, and what this means for merchants navigating new risk models, liability questions and the need for certified, trusted agents acting on behalf of consumers. We also dive into the practical realities: how merchants must rethink catalogue structure for machine‑readability, why frameworks, standards and protocols are essential before agent‑to‑merchant interactions can scale, and how PSPs will shoulder much of the heavy lifting in building the infrastructure that makes agentic commerce safe, interoperable and compliant. Our guests debate whether early adopters will gain an edge, what failure modes may emerge as agents behave more like autonomous buyers, and why sectors like travel may see the first meaningful breakthroughs. A must‑listen for anyone tracking the future of e‑commerce, AI‑driven purchasing, merchant infrastructure or payment orchestration, and for anyone curious about how agentic commerce will move from hype to real‑world adoption over the next decade.

    49 min
  3. Show 288 - How Banks and Fintechs Really Work Together: Insights from MPE Berlin, Part 4

    4D AGO

    Show 288 - How Banks and Fintechs Really Work Together: Insights from MPE Berlin, Part 4

    Recorded live in Silverflow’s networking lounge at MPE Berlin, this episode explores how banks and fintechs are reshaping the future of merchant payments. Russell Goldsmith spoke with the following guests: 1/ Robert Kraal, Co Founder, Silverflow 2/ Ugnė Buračienė, Group CEO, Payabl. 3/ Alexander Luijt, Commercial Product Manager, ING 4/ Danish Kanojia, Payments Product Lead, Wolt 5/ Vassilina Walford, Founder, PaymentVibes Across the conversations, our guests explore how banks and fintechs are reshaping modern acquiring, from the demand for full transparency in payments data to the growing expectation that technology partners must deliver speed, flexibility and global reach. They unpack why large merchants increasingly want the stability of a bank combined with the innovation of a fintech, and how partnerships like ING and Silverflow are redefining what “best‑of‑breed” looks like in practice. We also dive into the realities of collaboration: the cultural shift inside banks, the operational complexity merchants face when expanding internationally, and why trust, governance and regulatory strength remain critical differentiators. The episode highlights the balance between innovation and risk, and why merchants ultimately care about one thing: solutions that work seamlessly. A must‑listen for anyone navigating the future of acquiring, bank–fintech partnerships, merchant expansion or payment infrastructure, and for anyone curious about how the next generation of payment rails, data transparency and collaborative models will shape the industry.

    38 min
  4. Show 287 - Bank & Fintech Partnerships - Insights from MPE Berlin, Pt 3

    5D AGO

    Show 287 - Bank & Fintech Partnerships - Insights from MPE Berlin, Pt 3

    Recorded live in Silverflow’s networking lounge at MPE Berlin, this episode explores how cloud‑native infrastructure, bank–fintech collaboration and agentic commerce are reshaping the global payments landscape. Russell Goldsmith spoke with the following guests; 1/ Anne Willem De Vries, CEO & Co Founder, Silverflow 2/ Sandra Mianda, Founder & CEO, Paypr.work 3/ Anurag Chitlangia, Senior Product Manager, Uber 4/ Kilian Thalhammer, Managing Director, Global Head of Merchant Solutions - Fintech & Platform Sales, Deutsche Bank 5/ Victor Padee, Chief Revenue Officer, Aevi Our guests unpack the realities of entering new markets, the hidden complexity of legacy systems, the rise of modular payment architectures, and the evolving role of banks as merchants demand richer data, faster settlement and global scalability. We also dive into agentic commerce, how ready merchants really are, what new failure modes may emerge, and why precision in APIs, fraud signals and settlement timing will matter more than ever as agents begin making decisions on behalf of consumers. A must‑listen for anyone navigating the future of acquiring, issuing, orchestration or merchant payments, and for anyone curious about how banks and fintechs can build partnerships that truly scale.

    41 min
  5. Show 286 - Agentic Commerce, Subscriptions & the New Rules of Payments: Insights from MPE Berlin - Part 2

    5D AGO

    Show 286 - Agentic Commerce, Subscriptions & the New Rules of Payments: Insights from MPE Berlin - Part 2

    Recorded live at MPE Berlin in partnership with Ecommpay, this explores how AI, agentic commerce and new payment models are reshaping the industry. Russell Goldsmith spoke with the following guests: 1/ Volodymyr Sytnikov, CEO & Managing Partner, Brainstack 2/ Julia Streets MBE, Founder & CEO, Streets Consulting 3/ Cihan Duezguen, CEO & Co-founder, Green Banana Group 4/ Andre Moeller, Head of Payments, Risk & Fraud, Volkswagen Group Charging 5/ Emre Talay, COO and Co-founder, Payrails 6/ Rita Narkevičienė, Payments Operations Manager, Kiloverse Our guests discuss everything from the future of recurring payments and BNPL orchestration to the realities of fraud, regulation and consumer trust. We dive into how merchants are preparing for agent‑to‑agent transactions, what new failure modes the industry may be underestimating, and whether consumers will trust AI to make, and even finance, purchases on their behalf. From EV charging to digital subscriptions, this episode captures the energy, innovation and debate at Europe’s biggest merchant payments conference.

    46 min
  6. Show 285: Agentic Commerce, AI & the Future of Payments: Insights from MPE Berlin - Part 1

    MAR 24

    Show 285: Agentic Commerce, AI & the Future of Payments: Insights from MPE Berlin - Part 1

    Recorded live at MPE Berlin in partnership with Ecommpay, this episode dives into the fast‑evolving world of payments, AI and agentic commerce. Russell Goldsmith spoke with the following guests to explore how merchants are transforming payments from a cost centre into a commercial growth engine. 1/ Anika Tazmin, Channel Sales & Partnerships Lead, Ecommpay 2/ Danish Kanojia, Payments Product Lead, Wolt 3/ Cristiano Betta, CPO & Founder, Gr4vy 4/ Andrzej Tomaszewski, Payment Operations Lead, Zing Coach 5/ Shyam Sreenivasan, Solution Architect ePayments, Würth 6/ Mark Blake, Global Head of Technology - Payments, TUI Our guests discuss the shift toward frictionless checkout, tokenization beyond cards, the realities of fraud in an AI‑driven world, and whether early adopters of agentic commerce will gain a competitive edge or face new risks. A must‑listen for anyone in fintech, retail, travel or digital commerce looking to understand what’s coming next, and how to prepare.

    49 min
  7. Show 284: Beyond The Stage: Bringing the Payments Industry Together at Pay360

    MAR 13

    Show 284: Beyond The Stage: Bringing the Payments Industry Together at Pay360

    The third in our 'Beyond the Stage' series, where we speak to the individuals behind some of the biggest events and conferences in the world, whether that's in retail, payments, technology or fintech. Graham Barrett is joined by Emma Banymandhub, Chief Operating Officer at the Payments Association, the team behind Pay360, taking place at London’s ExCeL, 25th - 26th March. Pay360 is the UK’s largest event dedicated entirely to payments, attracting more than 6,000 professionals from regulators and banks to fintechs, card schemes and merchants. Emma takes us behind the scenes of organising such a major industry event, sharing insights into its rapid growth, this year’s programme, and how her team creates an experience that keeps the payments community coming back year after year.

    22 min
  8. Show 283: Beyond The Stage: Inside MPE - Building Europe's Merchant Payments Ecosystem

    FEB 17

    Show 283: Beyond The Stage: Inside MPE - Building Europe's Merchant Payments Ecosystem

    The second in our 'Beyond the Stage' series, where we speak to the individuals behind some of the biggest events and conferences in the world, whether that's in retail, payments, technology or fintech. Graham Barrett is joined by Filip Rasovsky, Head of Event Production at MPE, Merchant Payments Ecosystem, taking place in Berlin from March 17-19. MPE is one of the leading events of its kind when it comes to payment acceptance and is now the home of the global merchants payment community. The show attracts over 500 global merchants and brands from every major vertical. As a media partner to MPE, we have secured a 10% discount code for our followers. When registering for the event, be sure to use the code: c-suite10 to secure your 10% discount, which is valid until March 17 2026

    13 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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