Chris Skinner is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, known for his expertise in technology, fintech, digital disruption, and finance. Often recognised as one of the most authoritative voices in fintech, Chris has an outstanding ability to illuminate how rapid technological advancements must inform contemporary business strategies to ensure success and sustainability. His prolific career includes his work as Founder of Shaping Tomorrow, a platform that forecasts future trends to help businesses adapt and thrive. With over two decades of management experience in the technology and finance sectors, Chris' insights are both profound and practical, making him a respected figure in financial markets worldwide.
Throughout his illustrious career, Chris has authored numerous influential books, with his latest being "Intelligent Money", which explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence on finance. His previous works include "Digital for Good", addressing the synergy between technology and finance to tackle global social and environmental challenges, and "Doing Digital", which shares insights from leading global banks on digital transformation. Earlier notable publications like "Digital Human" and "Digital Bank" delve into the revolution of digitalisation and the strategies for competing in the digital banking landscape. His 2016 book, "ValueWeb," analyses how fintech firms leverage Bitcoin, blockchain, and mobile technologies to create new value networks.
Chris’ contributions to the fintech and finance sectors have earned him numerous accolades. In 2023, he was named Financial Markets Advisory of the Year at the IE 100 Awards and included in the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on FinTech List. He also received a Global 100 Lifetime Achievement Award the same year. His insights are regularly sought after by media outlets such as BBC News, Sky News, and CNBC, and he frequently collaborates with leading financial institutions like HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Citibank. As Chair of the Financial Services Club, a European networking forum, he facilitates discussions on the future of banking, making him a key figure in shaping the industry's direction.
A seasoned keynote speaker, Chris’ TEDx Talk “Kids Creating the Future Bank” is a glimpse of his skills as a speaker. Beyond his writing and speaking engagements, Chris Skinner serves as a Non-Executive Director for firms like 11:FS and WP Communications and sits on advisory boards for various fintech companies, including WebAccountPlus. He is also a visiting lecturer at Cambridge University. Recognised as one of the UK’s foremost fintech observers by The Telegraph and one of the most influential figures in financial technology by the Wall Street Journal’s Financial News and Thomson Reuters, Chris’ impact on the industry is unparalleled. His work, including his role in founding one of the first mobile banks and advising global leaders, underscores his status as a visionary in the field. Chris Skinner is one of the most entertaining, experienced and informative speakers you can hire for your next event. Enquire today!
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Intelligent Money
Digital Bank
Digital Human
The Future of Banking in a Globalised World
How to hire Chris Skinner
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Chris Skinner's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Intelligent Money: Our future is where money thinks for us
- The Decentralised Smart Companies of the Future
- The Past, Present and Future of Banking, Finance and Technology
- Doing Digital – Lessons from Leaders
- How Banking and FinTech Improves Society and the Planet
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Chris takes you on an intellectual journey as he methodically thinks through where technology will take us. I greatly enjoyed this rare and refreshing optimistic vision.” - Konstantin, Deputy Director, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
“Skinner presents a compelling vision of the future of financial services.” - Jesse, Financial Services Project Leader, World Economic Forum
“Chris has a sharp eye for industry trends and cuts through a lot of noise with actionable insights.” - Kim, CEO and Founder, Saxo Bank
“Chris Skinner has the remarkable ability to distil complex issues to their simplest form.” - Wayne, Managing Partner, The Walker Group
“Any banker the world over would benefit from Chris’ practical clarity about where the evolution of financial services will lead us.” - Chris, Chief Strategy Officer, CenterState Bank
“Chris Skinner – one of the most authoritative voices on Fintech.” - Seth, Former Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy at the White House
“Chris Skinner argues, persuasively, that the combined technologies of mobile connectivity and distributed ledgers could deliver disruption for the benefits of billions of citizens.” - Andy, Chief Economist, Bank of England
- 2024 – Author of “Intelligent Money”
- 2023 – Named Financial Markets Advisory of the Year at the IEE 100 Awards
- 2023 – Included in the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on FinTech List
- 2023 – Recipient of a Global 100 Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2022 -Author of “Digital for Good”
- 2020 – Author of “Doing Digital”
- 2018 – Author of “Digital Human”
- 2017 – Global Ambassador, Innovate Finance
- 2017 – Author of “Digital Bank”
- 2016 – Chairman, Nordic Future Innovation
- 2016 – FinTech Insider Host, 11:FS
- 2016 – CEO, The Finanser
- 2016 – Author of “ValueWeb: How FinTech Firms Are Using Bitcoin, Blockchain & Mobile Technologies to Create the Internet of Value”
- 2007 – Author of “The Future of Banking in a Globalised World”
- 2004 – Chairman, The Financial Services Club
- 1998 – Vice President, Unisys
- 1995 – Director, NCR
