EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes at the Global FinTech Awards 2024 Judges Day
WATCH NOW – Highlights from the 2024 Judging Day for The Global FinTech Awards
With just one month to go until the shortlist for The Global FinTech Awards 2024 is announced, we're sharing a behind-the-scenes look at highlights from this year’s judging day. Carefully reviewed by our expert panel, the winners will be revealed live at the close of Day 1 of FinTech LIVE London on 22 October 2024.
Meet the Judges
The expert judges for the Global FinTech Awards 2024 included:
- Stephen Roche, President & Co-Founder at Saphyre
- Nick Levy, Partner at IBM Consulting
- Daniel Yubi, CEO at Payable
- David Palmer, Blockchain Lead Vodafone Business IoT at Vodafone Business
- Russell Fisher, COO Admiral Pioneer at Admiral Group
- Jaideep, Founder & CEO at GRAMePAY
- Steve Suarez, External Advisor at Bain & Company
- Georgios Samakovitis, Professor of FinTech at University of Greenwich
- Jasmeet Narang, CTO and Director of Financial Crime at Santander
Discover the shortlist
here.

The Global FinTech Award Judges 2024
Celebrating the brightest minds and boldest solutions in financial services
The Global FinTech Awards recognises companies, start-ups, and individuals driving real innovation across the fintech landscape, from digital banking and payments to fraud prevention, identity verification, and beyond. This prestigious programme sets benchmarks for excellence and showcases the leaders shaping the future of finance.
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