Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Linus Fugl, Senior Vice President | Head of Everyday Banking Personal Customers, Aivaras Bankauskas, Manager - Client Support Services, EMEA at Nasdaq, Camilla Møller Sørensen, Product Owner - Cryptographic Services at Danske Bank. The conversation explores how organisations build a high performance team through collaboration, operational excellence and effective leadership practices. The exchange highlights approaches to improving customer support, strengthening financial services operations and adapting to evolving technology demands. The discussion also explores innovation across banking, digital services and security, including how teams can create sustainable working models. The insights provide perspectives on building resilient organisations and developing a high performance team mindset within modern financial environments.

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Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Maja Rycicka, Compliance Officer at Danske Bank, Lasse Madsen, Senior AI Adoption Consultant at Todai. The conversation explores the future of work, focusing on Gen Z workplace expectations, technology adoption and how organisations are adapting to changing employee needs. The exchange highlights workplace innovation, digital transformation and the evolving relationship between people and technology. Listeners can discover insights into workforce trends, AI adoption and strategies for creating more adaptable working environments. The discussion also highlights the future of work through the lens of collaboration, organisational change and preparing businesses for the next generation of professionals.

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Today's episode is hosted by Gemma Thomason and they are joined on the podcast by Tomasz Dacewicz, Senior EM at Klarna Bank AB - Germany (publ), Maja Chaińska, Head Of AML And Compliance Operations at Brite Payments, Wesley Sawan, Operational Risk , Alex Oleinikov, Head of New Credit Model Validation. The conversation explores high performance teams within financial services, focusing on leadership, collaboration, operational excellence and the challenges of building effective teams in a changing industry. The exchange highlights approaches to improving team performance, managing risk and supporting innovation across finance organisations. Listeners can gain insights into banking operations, compliance, risk management and leadership practices. The discussion also highlights high performance teams through the lens of teamwork, professional development and creating stronger organisational outcomes.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Gosden and they are joined on the podcast by Petra Klein, Head Of Group Security & Cyber Defence at Swedbank, Ashish Shekhar, SVP, Global Head Of Technology Platforms at Danske Bank, Gunnar Slott, CISO at Telia Finance AB. The conversation explores technology transformation in financial services, focusing on how financial organisations approach modern technology strategies, secure platforms, operational resilience and digital innovation. The exchange highlights the evolving role of technology leadership in supporting business goals while managing complex infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements. Listeners will gain insights into trends shaping banking technology, enterprise transformation and the future of secure financial ecosystems. The discussion also highlights technology transformation in financial services through the lens of strategy execution, platform development and effective technology governance.

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Today's episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson and they are joined on the podcast by Paul Davies, Engineering Manager at NOBA Bank Group, Lars Gustavsson, Senior IT Delivery Manager, Cloud Platform at Intrum. The conversation explores how high-performing engineering teams are evolving in the modern technology landscape, with a focus on AI engineering, team collaboration, engineering leadership and building effective software development environments. The exchange highlights the importance of adapting processes, improving delivery practices and leveraging emerging technologies to support scalable solutions. Listeners will gain insights into the changing role of engineering teams, cloud platform strategies and digital transformation approaches that help organisations remain agile and competitive. The discussion also covers how AI engineering can influence future workflows, innovation and technology operations across financial services and enterprise environments.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Gosden and they are joined on the podcast by Roshni Bharadwaj, Product Lead at Pleo HQ, Katja Grushevskaja, Chief Business Risk Manager at Nordea, Joshua Shouppe, Engineering Manager at Pleo. The conversation explores building high performance teams in regulated environments with a focus on leadership, organisational culture and effective collaboration. The exchange highlights approaches to team development, operational resilience and managing innovation while meeting compliance requirements. It considers how businesses can create strong teams that balance agility with governance across complex industries and evolving markets. The discussion also explores strategies for sustainable growth, risk management and modern workplace practices where building high performance teams remains a key priority. It provides broad insights into creating effective structures that support long-term success and adaptable ways of working.

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Today's episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson and they are joined on the podcast by Gurdeep Singh, Lead Architect & Lead - AI Ops & Center of Enablement at Tryg Norge, David Almer, Team Lead & Acting Head of AI Analytics at SEB, Sigve Svenkerud, Team Lead at SpareBank 1 Markets AS. The conversation explores data platforms and business value, focusing on the foundations organisations need to support AI adoption at scale. The exchange highlights data strategy, AI operations, analytics and the importance of connecting technology investments with measurable business outcomes. The discussion also considers enterprise AI, digital transformation and AI enablement across financial services. Data platforms can play a key role in scaling AI adoption, improving decision-making and creating sustainable value while supporting effective governance and operational capabilities.

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Today's episode is hosted by Charlie Beetson and they are joined on the podcast by Stefan Stignas, Head of Strategic Ownerships & Partnerships at SEB. The conversation explores leadership through periods of change, the evolution of the banking sector and the importance of adaptability in financial services. The exchange highlights how organisations can navigate transformation, strengthen partnerships and build effective strategies in a changing business environment. Listeners will gain insights into banking leadership, career development and change management practices that support long-term success. The discussion also examines how professionals and organisations can respond to industry shifts while maintaining focus on innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Gosden and they are joined on the podcast by Annabelle Ambrosi, Independent Leadership & Transformation Professional | Governance, Process & People-Centred Change, Ludvig Åhlin, Enterprise Agile Lead at Swedbank, Denise Vestin, Senior Agile Coach at WoW! Agile. The conversation explores enterprise agile approaches, organisational transformation and the evolving role of leadership in creating effective ways of working. The exchange highlights agile coaching, business agility and the importance of collaboration across teams and functions. Broader themes include organisational change, continuous improvement, leadership development and adapting operating models to support evolving business needs. The discussion also considers how organisations can embed agile principles while balancing strategy, people and delivery. Agile transformation remains a key focus for businesses seeking greater adaptability, stronger teamwork and sustainable performance in complex environments. The conversation offers useful perspectives on agile leadership and modern approaches to organisational development.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Gosden and they are joined on the podcast by Annabelle Ambrosi, Independent Leadership & Transformation Professional | Governance, Process & People-Centred Change, Olof Berg, Senior GRC Specialist at SEB, Ashton Papaioannou, Regulatory Counsel at SEB. The conversation explores governance, risk and compliance, focusing on regulatory change, organisational transformation, effective processes and people-centred approaches to managing complex business environments. The exchange highlights the importance of strong governance frameworks, regulatory awareness and collaboration when organisations navigate evolving requirements and operational challenges. Broader themes include leadership transformation, risk management, process improvement and the relationship between people, policies and business objectives. The discussion also considers how governance, risk and compliance can support resilient organisations while maintaining effective oversight and accountability. These themes offer useful perspectives on regulatory compliance, organisational change and sustainable business practices across financial services and other highly regulated sectors.

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