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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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June 16, 202644 min

Show 316 - Money20/20 Europe 2026 Part 6: Digital Identity, Global Interoperability & The Future Trust Layer

In our sixth episode from Money20/20 Europe and the third produced in partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence, we sit down with six leaders working at the intersection of digital identity, fraud prevention, regulatory transformation and global payments infrastructure. Graham Barrett was was joined by: 1/ Theo Bowden, Senior Product Manager, LSEG Risk Intelligence 2/ Marjan Delatinne, Managing Director Sales and Business Development, Europe, Eastnets 3/ Bankole Falade, Chief Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy Officer, Flutterwave 4/ Todd Clyde, CEO, Token.io 5/ Kevin Burke, Head of Strategic Partnership, Mangopay 6/ Gordon Stuart, SVP, Fintech & Embedded Services, Sage Across digital ID wallets, verifiable credentials, African cross‑border interoperability, open finance, marketplace onboarding and embedded fintech, this episode explores how identity is rapidly shifting from a compliance checkbox to the foundational trust layer of global commerce.

June 14, 202649 min

Show 315 - Money20/20 Europe 2026 Part 5: Global Rails, Real‑Time Liquidity & AI‑Driven Growth

Recorded on the LHV Bank booth at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, this third episode in our LHV‑partnered series, and fifth from the show, brings together six leaders shaping the future of global payments, settlement infrastructure, embedded finance and AI‑powered financial services. From omnichannel acquiring and stablecoin settlement to government‑vs‑fintech payment models, pan‑European scaling and the next wave of travel‑commerce innovation, this episode captures the most forward‑looking conversations from the show floor. Russell Goldsmith was joined by: 1/ David Jofre Tejada, SVP, Business Development, Shift4 2/ Nabil Manji, Executive Lead, Enterprise Growth & Partnerships, Global Payments 3/ Ugne Buraciene, CEO, Payabl. 4/ Konstantin Stiskin, Co-Founder, Supervisory Board Chairman, Finom 5/ Romain Berthome, Director of Product, Booking.com 6/ Lloyd Hutchinson, Chief Commercial Officer, Enfuce A fast‑paced, insight‑rich episode exploring the technologies, regulatory shifts and commercial models defining the next generation of global payments and financial infrastructure.

June 12, 202649 min

Show 314 - Money20/20 Europe 2026 Part 4: AI‑Driven Fraud, Cross‑Border Risk & the New Trust Layer

In this second Money20/20 Europe episode produced in partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence, and our fourth from the show, we explore the escalating arms race between fraudsters and defenders, and the new trust infrastructure required to keep global payments, identity and digital assets secure. From AI‑powered scams and behavioural risk signals to cross‑border liquidity, deepfake‑driven onboarding attacks and the merging of TradFi and DeFi, this episode brings together leaders on the front line of financial crime, payments and crypto. Graham Barrett was joined by 1/ Vanessa Hurdowar, Sales Director, LSEG Risk Intelligence 2/ Will Marwick, Chief Executive Officer, IFX Payments 3/ Yair Tal, Chief Executive Officer, Au10Tix 4/ Carol Grunberg, Chief Partnerships Officer, Au10Tix 5/ Keith Grose, Senior Country Director UK, Coinbase 6/ Robert Bueninck, CEO, Unzer 7/ Alex Kopferschmitt, Strategic Partnerships Manager, TRM Labs A fast‑moving, insight‑rich episode capturing the biggest risk, identity and fraud themes dominating Money20/20 Europe and what the industry must build next to stay ahead.

June 11, 202654 min

Show 313 - Money20/20 Europe 2026 Part 3: Emerging Markets, Embedded Finance & Agentic AI

Recorded on the LHV Bank booth at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, this second episode in our LHV‑partnered series, and our third episode from the event brings together six leaders shaping the future of global payments, embedded finance, and AI‑driven commerce. Russell Goldsmith was joined by: 1/ Daniel Kornitzer, Head of Global Partnerships, Ebanx 2/ Kunal Galav, VP of Pleo Embedded, Pleo 3/ Sophie Condie, Chief Executive Officer, Shieldpay 4/ John O'Beirne, CEO & Executive Director, Square International, Block 5/ James Neville, CEO, Yaspa 6/ Anthony Peculic, Interim CPO, Marqeta A fast‑paced, insight‑rich episode capturing the themes dominating Money20/20 Europe: emerging‑market innovation, embedded finance, agentic AI, and the new trust layers required to power the next generation of global commerce.

June 10, 202654 min

Show 312 - Money20/20 Europe 2026 Part 2: AI Guardrails, Digital Identity & the New Trust Infrastructure

Recorded in partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, this episode dives into the technologies, regulatory shifts and risk frameworks redefining trust across global finance. From agentic AI and digital identity to fraud resilience, financial crime, and the future of onboarding, the conversations capture the real‑world challenges and opportunities facing banks, fintechs and payment providers. Graham Barrett is joined by seven leaders shaping the next chapter of secure, intelligent financial services: 1/ David White, Global Head of Product & Data, LSEG Risk Intelligence 2/ Sovan Shatpathy, SVP Product Management & Development, Oracle 3/ Garima Chaudhary, VP Financial Crime & AI Compliance, Thetaray 4/ Tom Taraniuk, Head of Partnerships, Sumsub 5/ Paul Weathersby, Chief Product Officer, Identity & Fraud, UK&I, Experian 6/ John O'Beirne, CEO & Executive Director, Square International, Block 7/ Mehmet Turkmen, Chief Product Officer, Qi Card A fast‑moving, insight‑rich episode exploring how AI, identity, data quality and governance are converging to create the next generation of trusted financial systems.

June 9, 202648 min

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.

June 2, 202635 min

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.

May 27, 202617 min

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.

May 22, 202629 min

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.

May 21, 202631 min

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.