David Brear is a leading FinTech influencer with a repertoire of impressive feats to his name. Across his 15 years in the industry, he’s been able to work alongside some of the world’s largest financial services companies to foster change on a monumental scale. Now CEO of 11:FS – a challenger consultancy whose primary focus is to help its clients launch new ventures across the globe – David has championed the landscape in more ways than one. Between 11:FS Pulse, a competitor benchmarking tool, and 11:FS Foundry, a banking and modern architecture system, he’s overseen the development of products that hold the potential to reshape FinTech as we know it.
However, it wasn’t always David’s dream to work in the FinTech market. On the contrary, he’d spent his younger years hoping that he’d one day flourish into a seasoned athlete. Unfortunately, a particularly nasty knee injury would dash his dream of becoming a sportsman, leaving him somewhat aimless. And yet, instead of letting such a devastating blow knock his confidence, David decided to pick himself and dive headfirst into the world of FinTech. Since doing so, he’s earned himself quite the position within the industry – a position further cemented by his creation of Mettle for NatWest. Designed to prove that banks can hold their own against threats in the FinTech space, Mettle would go on to become one of the most pivotal developments in recent years.
Alongside his various contributions, David is the host of the beloved podcasts FinTech Insider and InsurTech. Known as the industry’s most popular podcasts, they’ve quickly become David’s conduit for changing the world of financial services. It’s this very passion that has made him such a standout in more than just his own field; as a speaker, he’s able to engage audiences in presentations that delve into the deepest mysteries of the FinTech sphere. Whether he’s discussing how to build a digital bank from scratch or exploring his belief that digital banking is only 1% finished, David delivers captivating talks that are diligently designed to inspire and intrigue.
To enhance your event with the experience and insights of one of FinTech’s most notable names, hire David Brear via Champions Speakers. His critical acclaim stands as a testament to the clarity and core enthusiasm he brings to every speaking event, making him a guaranteed audience favourite. Let FinTech fascinate you with David Brear today!
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David Brear's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Digital Banking is Only 1% Finished
- Building Digital Banks from Scratch
- Transforming Financial Services for the Better
- 11:FS and the Banking Battlefield
- 2020 – 11:FS won Consultancy of the Year and Pioneer of the Year awards at the British Bank Awards for the third consecutive year.
- 2017 – Became CEO of Mettle
- 2017 – Launched and became the host of InsurTech Insider
- 2016 – Founded and became Group CEO of 11:FS, a challenger consultancy specialising in digital financial services.
- 2016 – Joined Bud as a Non-Executive Director
- 2016 – Launched and became the host of FinTech Insider, one of the world's leading fintech podcasts.
- 2014 – Became Global Director of Digital Banking at Gartner
- 2013 – Led digital banking transformation initiatives at Infosys Lodestone
- 2009 – Established and led the Digital Centre of Excellence at Lloyds Banking Group
- 2008 – Joined HBOS as part of the Group Digital team
- 2006 – Worked on digital channels and transformation at Aviva
- 2005 – Held the role of User Experience Research Manager at Foolproof
