Speaker Group: Day 1 - 28th April 2026
Iain Lister
Iain Lister is the IT & Change Executive at Mansfield Building Society, where he leads technology and change across the organisation. He is responsible for setting and delivering the Society’s technology and change strategy and is also the Transformation Director for its core banking replacement, covering mortgage and savings origination, core banking, data and system integration. Since joining the Society…
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Sandeep Mishra
Sandeep Mishra heads the UK Building Society segment for TCS, bringing over 26 years of experience across banking and financial services. He has worked extensively with global banks, UK banks, and building societies, and has played a pivotal role in shaping digital and technology led transformation journeys for building societies over the past 16 years. His focus is on enabling…
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Kennedy Masterton-Smith
Kennedy is the Global Head of Financial Services at KPMG Law, bringing over 20 years of financial services regulation legal expertise gained working in, and leading, multi-disciplinary teams at KPMG. Kennedy helps financial services firms explore future regulation and operating strategy. Kennedy was previously a Senior Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Garth Newboult
Garth is Head of Artificial Intelligence at Yorkshire Building Society, where he leads the responsible adoption of AI to enhance member outcomes, support colleagues, and strengthen trust across the organisation. With over 25 years’ experience delivering large‑scale transformation across regulated industries, Garth brings a pragmatic, outcomes‑focused approach to AI, rooted in the principle that getting data right is critical to…
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Michael Scoular
Michael Scoular is a Chartered Accountant and Senior Partner at EY, leading the UK Financial Services Business Transformation practice. He has held a series of partner roles across EY Financial Services, including serving as Senior Partner for the North‑East of England. With extensive experience in audit, advisory, turnaround and regulatory change, Michael has led major transformation and regulatory programmes for…
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Ash Lewis
Ash is Partner within Deloitte’s Financial services Technology & Transformation practice, a technology leader within Digital Transformation and the Banking sector CTO. He is passionate about technology leadership, architecture and delivering new digital propositions and modern platforms across the industry. With 20 years’ experience, Ash has worked with many client CIO/CTO’s and CPO’s, shaping modern solutions and leading global technology…
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Andrei Lebed
Andrei Lebed is a fintech leader shaping the future of homeownership through technology, AI, and integrated financial services. He is currently Head of Homeownership at Monzo Bank, where he leads the development of end-to-end home buying and ownership journeys – spanning mortgage engagement, broking, conveyancing, and protection insurance. Previously, Andrei was Co-founder and CEO of Koodoo, an FCA-regulated mortgage brokerage…
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Hari Prasad Govindarajan
Hari is the Chief AI & Transformation Officer for DXC Technology UK&I, energising audiences with his vision for an AI‑powered future. A recognised leader in Data & AI strategy, he helps organisations turn complex challenges into breakthrough outcomes through AI‑first transformation, cloud innovation, and data‑driven decision‑making. Known for his clarity, energy, and real‑world insight, Hari inspires leaders to confidently navigate…
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Seán O’Beirne
Seán heads DXC’s Experience-led Transformation offering, working at the intersection of customer insight, experience design, digital technology innovation and revenue growth. DXC provides the innovation, creativity and know-how to shape how consumer audiences are engaged across their full lifecycle. With a background across global consumer brands including the Olympic Games, Manchester United, MTV, SKY, multiple UK and European telcos and a…
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Caroline Wayman
Caroline leads the Financial Services practice at PA, working with C-suite clients across the FS market and public sector. She is a recognised expert in consumer and conduct issues, as well as governance and leadership, and provides strategic insight and advice to Boards and Excos across the sector. She is a highly experienced Chief Executive and Non-Executive Director. She led…
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