Evolution Exchange Finance Podcast

Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Claes-Henrik Claesson, Business Strategist, and Micaela Vernmark, Head Of Partner, Organisations & Public Sector Sales at Swedbank. The conversation explores how empowering teams can elevate customer experience and drive long-term success in the financial services industry. The guests share perspectives on leadership...

Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Sarah Häger, Chief Commercial Officer at Enable Banking, Claes-Henrik Claesson, Business Strategist, and Aivaras Bankauskas, Operations/Support Manager - Compliance & Advisory at Nasdaq. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of financial technology and the evolving relationship b...

Today's episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson and they are joined on the podcast by Joseph Jawahiri, Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager at Zeb, Janne Britt Saltkjel, Head of Internal Audit at Handelsbanken, and Fiona Figuera, Head Of Compliance at Capital Markets Elite Group. The conversation explores how effective communication with the board enhances governance, risk and compliance framework...

Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Katarina Bigovic Apitzsch, Senior Legal Counsel - Privacy Specialist at NOBA Bank Group, and Henning Varner, Chief Risk Officer at SEB.The conversation explores the dynamic relationship between financial regulations, organisational mindset and culture in shaping resilient institutions. The guests share insights into...

Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Pawel Kielkowski, Staff Engineer / Tech Lead at Northmill Bank AB, and Vegar Heir, Chief Commercial Officer, Large Customers at Vipps MobilePay. The conversation explores what it takes to design and deliver a world-class payment solution in today’s fast-evolving financial landscape. The guests discuss the integration...

Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Javier García García, Technical Lead at Pleo HQ, Peter Pickerill, Associate Engineering Manager at Bokio, and Devon YP Chan, Head of Quant Research at Forex Forest. Together they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming fintech, from advanced payment solutions to predictive analytics and quant research. This conversation provides valuable insights into e...

Charlie Beetson hosts a discussion on agile approaches to regulatory technology with leading financial experts. Claes-Henrik Claesson, Business Strategist, Anupama Mishra, Risk & Control Owner at Nordea, and Janne Britt Saltkjel, Head of Internal Audit at Handelsbanken, share insights on implementing agile frameworks in regulatory processes. Listeners will learn how to optimize risk management, en...

Chris Hackett hosts a dynamic conversation on governance, risk, and compliance with Alexander Zeitlberger, Head of Recoveries and Collections at Klarna; Joakim Lundberg, Director of Security Consulting at Kyndryl; Luis Martinez, Global AI Compliance Manager at ASSA ABLOY; and Nithya Prabakaran, IS and GRC Team Lead at EasyPark Group. The episode explores effective GRC strategies, AI compliance, an...

Charlie Beetson speaks with Claes-Henrik Claesson, Business Strategist at Tietoevry, Sarah Quantrill, Former Head of Legal, and Mario Vieira, Chief Technology Officer at Duvi Pensions, about the intersection of new technology and automation within regulation. The discussion explores how businesses in legal and financial sectors are adopting cutting-edge technologies to streamline regulatory proces...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by Magdalena Zjakic, CPO at Swedbank, Lina Papinigė, Team Manager at SEB, and Terje Aleksander Fjeldvær, Head of Financial Crime & Sanctions at DNB, as they discuss the dynamics of leading high-performing teams. The conversation explores key strategies for building strong, efficient teams, effective leadership in banking, and fostering a culture of excelle...

Host Gemma Thomason welcomes Diane-Lee Pretorius, Senior Engineering Manager at Pleo; Rocky Neurock, Engineering Manager at Resurs Bank; and Hannu Puranen, Head of Application Management at Nordea. In this episode, they dive into what makes team collaboration truly effective within engineering and product environments. From communication frameworks to cross-functional teamwork, the conversation hi...

Host Gemma Thomason welcomes Raoul Mehta, Head of Legal and Regulatory at Zimpler, Fredrik Karlsson, Head of Regulatory Reporting at SEB, and Katarina Bigovic Apitzsch, Senior Legal Counsel at NOBA Bank. They discuss the complexities and challenges of implementing RegTech systems, focusing on compliance automation, regulatory reporting, and risk management. This episode provides valuable insights...

Gemma Thomason hosts a dynamic discussion with João Lourenço Cabrita, Innovation Consultant at Confidencial, and Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna. Together, they explore real-world approaches to digital transformation, covering everything from innovation frameworks to engineering leadership in fintech. The conversation dives into the practicalities of evolving legacy systems and scaling...

Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Gabriella-May Formosa, Head of Product Development at hiA.health, Jasper Mills, Head of Product and Engineering Operations at Trustly, and Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo. Together, they share insights on leading internal-facing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving efficiency within product and engineering departments. This episode explores k...

Host Gemma Thomason leads a focused discussion with Sarah Quantrill, Head of Legal, UK at SEB, and Sabina Ausfelt, Head of Regulatory, Risk & Oversight at Juni. The conversation explores how RegTech is reshaping financial compliance, streamlining legal frameworks, and enabling better oversight within the Nordic and UK financial sectors. With insights from legal and regulatory leaders, this episode...

Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Henrik Rosén, Founder of RosenRo; Andreas Mjelde, Co-Founder & CEO of Two; and Per-Jørgen Dam-Nielsen, Chief Technology Officer at Lendo Group. Together, they unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the FinTech space—from optimized lending and smarter financial platforms to automation and innovation in digital finance. The conversation explores the evolving...

Sophie Gould hosts a compelling conversation with Fabio Fonseca, Head of Engineering Payments at IKEA, Francesco Giorgetti, Global Engineering Lead for DevOps and Test Automation at Electrolux, and Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna. They explore real-world digital transformation journeys across global enterprises, highlighting engineering leadership, DevOps maturity, and scalable test au...

In this episode, Sophie Gould speaks with Xuan Xu from Unik System Design and Tink, Iryna Zirukina from the LEGO Group and Billogram, and Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo. They discuss the challenges and strategies of aligning product and engineering teams in the fast-paced world of fintech. Their insights focus on fostering collaboration, optimising workflows, and driving innovatio...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by a distinguished panel of experts: Tobias Alm, Owner and Software Developer Expert at ALM Solutions, Konrad Öhman, Engineering Manager at Bokio, and Dmytro Basan from Klarna. They explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fintech industry, from enhancing software development processes to driving innovation in financial services. Learn about th...

Sophie Gould hosts a compelling discussion on how to align product and engineering in the fast-paced world of fintech. Guests include Per Jogen (CTO, Lendo), Javier Garcia (Tech Lead, Pleo), and Kevin Lindermann (Director of Product, Klarna). Together, they share strategies for fostering collaboration between teams, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless product development. Learn how these ind...

Host Charlie Beetson is joined by Tornike Liparteliani, Director of Risk and Compliance at Trustly, Sara Brunsdon-McVeigh, Co-Head of Compliance and MLRO at SEB, and Andrew Caines, Head of Risk and Quality at DNB, to explore how top Nordic financial institutions are shaping future-proof compliance strategies. The episode dives into evolving risk landscapes, regulatory expectations, and the strateg...

Charlie Beetson hosts a compelling conversation with Diane Reynolds, Head of Business Development for Group Risk at SEB; Martin Cronert, Chief Compliance Officer at Standard Chartered; and Hege Hagen, Group AML Officer and Head of Financial Crime Prevention at Vipps MobilePay. Together, they explore how automation and artificial intelligence are transforming risk management, compliance operations,...

Host Charlie Beetson is joined by Gent Jansson (Head of Group Compliance, SEB), Joseph Jawahiri (Manager – Risk, Governance and Compliance, Nasdaq), and Jonathan Gallimore (Senior Compliance Manager, Falcon) to unpack how financial institutions are navigating increasingly complex regulatory environments. The guests explore risk mitigation strategies, evolving governance structures, and proactive c...

Host Charlie Beetson speaks with Edward Broadhurst (Senior Business Risk Manager, Nordea) and Rodrigo Lopes D. (Head of Department – Financial Sponsors, DNB) about the critical role data quality plays in the fight against financial crime. They explore how accurate, reliable information supports compliance, enhances fraud detection, and strengthens risk assessment. This episode offers actionable in...

Host Gemma Thomason speaks with Mona Eilouti, Product Manager at Zalando; Bengt Henriques, Project Manager (contractor) at PayPal; and Sarah Häger, Chief Commercial Officer at Enable Banking. This episode explores the intersection of product leadership and digital transformation in financial services. From agile innovation to API-powered banking ecosystems, the guests share insights on redefining...