About John Guest

John Guest is MD Universal Banking for Finastra, based in Singapore. Additionally, John acts as a mentor and advisor to regional fintech startup organisations. John’s domain expertise is global digital banking transformation, with over 20 years in financial software sales and consultancy. This follows more than a decade in UK Retail and Business banking. John holds an Associateship from the Chartered Institute of Bankers, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Business from the EMERITUS Institute of Management, in collaboration with Columbia Business School and MIT Sloan. KEY SKILLS • Sales leadership: Implementing effective strategies to achieve regional revenue targets. • Business development: Identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities to expand market presence. • Partner ecosystem development: Establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships to drive sales and innovation. • Digital transformation: Driving successful digital initiatives to revolutionize clients’ banking operations. • Financial inclusion: Advocating for inclusive financial services to empower individuals and communities. • Banking as a Service: Harnessing the potential of BaaS models to enable seamless integration and value-added solutions.