About Chris Skinner

Chris Skinner does all sorts in banking and technology. He writes a daily blog at thefinanser.com, and consults about the future. Chris Skinner is a knowman, not a showman, driven by his deep interest in the future—the only thing we cannot be sure of. His goal has always been to find ways to use technology and finance to make money and make the world a better place. Over the years, Chris has been recognized as one of the most influential figures in finance, fintech, technology, and payments. He helped found one of the first mobile banks, which has enabled him to serve as an advisor to the United Nations, the White House, the World Bank, and the World Economic Forum, as well as governments and firms across the world. Beyond advising, Chris Skinner is an author, commentator, and troublemaker, renowned for his keynote speeches, the numerous books he has written, and his insights on fintech through his blog, The Finanser.com. Chris has received numerous awards, including: - Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 - Pay360 Awards - Best Digital Finance Provider of the Year UK 2024 - Global 100 - Top 50 B2B Thought Leaders & Influencers You Should Work With In 2023 – Thinkers360 - Top 30 Regtech Blogs - Feedspot 2023 - Top 100 Most Innovative Finance Blogs (That Will Help You Exceed Your Finance Goals) 2023 - The Insurance Power Play - Winner, Gamechanger Global Awards 2023 Chris Skinner is also a bestselling author, having written over 18 books, including: - Digital for Good, focusing on how technology and finance can work together to address environmental and social issues and make a better world. - Doing Digital, which shares lessons on digital transformation through interviews with leading global banks such as BBVA, China Merchants Bank, DBS, ING, and JPMorgan Chase. - Digital Human, showing how digitalization is a revolution that allows everyone from the plains of Africa to the mountains of Tibet to be included and served by the network. - Digital Bank, providing a comprehensive review and analysis of the battle for digital banking and strategies for companies to compete. Chris Skinner defines himself as someone who looks to the future to create a strategy for tomorrow. However, it's not all about the money for him. As a mature father, he wants to create a secure future that is good for his kids. Chris Skinner is always open to new speaking engagements and non-executive director roles, so please feel free to send him a DM if you are interested in learning more.