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Laurence Leyden Appointed as Vice President of Financial Services at Workday

Laurence Leyden has been appointed as the Vice President of Financial Services at Workday.

Leyden, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, has previously worked at senior levels in financial services companies such as Barclays and SAP. In his new role, he will lead a talented vertical team focused on supporting customers’ digital transformation journeys and delivering successful outcomes.

Laurence Leyden, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in management and technology, has previously developed a novel concept in social media known as StopGiver. 

This innovative platform enables individuals to raise awareness for a cause, keep track of their contributions, and see the total impact of their giving across multiple causes. In addition, StopGiver allows businesses to engage with their customers by donating to their preferred causes through a sponsored ‘like’ concept.

Prior to founding StopGiver, Laurence held various senior management roles at SAP, including General Manager for Financial Services, Telcos, and Service Industries in EMEA South. He was also responsible for SAP’s Financial Services business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where he worked with top global banks to develop collaborative and innovative roadmaps for addressing the challenges of digitization. 

Laurence is an expert in banking, digital technologies, emerging technology concepts, and future concepts. He has worked with numerous banks, including Barclays, Lloyds TSB, HSBC, and Woolwich, as well as Asian banks such as ADB, BPI, Dah Sing, and Far East Bank.

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