Neil Bellamy is responsible for NatWest’s strategy, proposition and risk appetite for the whole sector vertical. He is currently the Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms & Services, and has an impressive 26 year career in banking to date. As a leader, Neil is truly customer focused and enjoys advising tech start-ups at Natwest Accelerators and as a Mentor with Imperial Ventures.

Tune into this conversation as Neil reflects over the impact of being a purpose-led organisation. We also explore effective graduate schemes, B Corps, the future of digital currencies, NatWest’s environmental goals – and being raided at gunpoint.

Talking Points

• Cultural shifts towards entrepreneurialism in banking (03:54)
• Neil’s work at Hughenden Valley Football Club (06:14)
• Lessons from football coaching for the business world (07:31)
• NatWest’s post-pandemic reflections (12:50)
• Transitioning into being a B-Corp organisation (17:58)
• The three areas of focus for NatWest (20:21)
• Cryptocurrencies and central banks (26:24) 
• Supporting entrepreneurs in the UK (30:52)
• FinTech projects to look out for (35:41)
• AI and quantum computing use cases for the banking industry (39:26)
• The future of talent and the role of education and training (41:25)
• The K-shaped economic recovery (45:58)
• Learning from your customers (49:51)

Links

• Hughenden Valley Football Club
• B Corporation 
• The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator
• ‘The Test of Courage’ by Christopher Robbins
• ‘Man’s Search For Meaning’ by Viktor Frankl
• NatWest Business Hub
• Neil’s LinkedIn

https://www.bedigitaluk.com/