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Banking in New Zealand 2024: Navigating the Digital Imperative for Modernization

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | 1 PM Auckland

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Key Take-Aways

The Webinar Panel

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WHY ATTEND?

As a banking leader, your highest priority is to leverage technology to drive business value. But in order to unlock your tech stack's full potential, first you’ll need to set yourself free from the things that are holding you back, including tech debt and legacy systems, a lack of flexibility in your roadmap, and a general underrepresentation of IT stakeholders in the boardroom.

This is a pivotal moment because the legacy you leave behind will shape the future of your institution. So, where do you begin? What legacy should you leave behind?

In this webinar, you’ll explore these topics and more as we share the 5 key principles behind a successful progressive modernization journey. Register now to find out how your bank can:

Redesign your architecture around the customer, not the system
Take a progressive approach and hollow out your core
Overhaul not only your tech, but your operating model as well

KEY TAKE-AWAYS

How can customer needs inform or clarify a CTO’s priorities?

How can CTOs increase the speed to value for transformation projects?

How can refreshing journeys on a platform(s) make subsequent transformation projects faster?

What should CTOs use as the criteria for which components they buy vs what they build? Has this changed in recent years?

THE WEBINAR PANEL

Chris Titley, Director | SUB11

Chris Titley is one of the more prominent content contributors within the technology sector in Australia - with his first start launching the Morgans Startup Series in 2015 which lasted more than 100 episodes interviewing startups, venture funds and angel investors. Chris is a regular MC, commentator and advocate for startups in Australia.

Chris has more than 20 years' experience working in public equities in Australia and London, predominately with Morgans where he worked for 15 years as a stockbroker focusing on the emerging technology segment.

Paul Fraser, FSI Tech Partner Oceania (NZ) | EY

Paul is an experienced management consultant who for over 25 years has helped organisations to implement large, complex systems integration projects and IT capability improvement initiatives – from strategic IT planning projects through to operational change programmes. He has shown an ability to gain a quick affinity with the client situation and to manage multiple, diverse stakeholders in technically - and often politically - challenging environments.

Paul’s experience is broad, covering a spectrum of industries, both domestic and international. Currently a Partner, Technology Consulting within EY's Financial Services practice; previously Paul was VP Commercial Strategy & Partnerships at Black Pearl Mail, Head of Business Consulting at Redvespa, Director of Google Enterprise Services APAC for Cloud Sherpas, had his own Cloud Computing consultancy business (WaveAdept), was Principal Consultant at Fronde and was a Senior Manager for the Australia and New Zealand Government Market Unit at Accenture.

Paul has a Masters degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Massey University and is a Member of the Institute of IT Professionals (MIITP).

Keith Delle Donne, FSI Industry Lead | MICROSOFT

Enabling others to improve OUR world entails:
- being available, present, & understanding of the needs, challenges & opportunities organisations face every day.
- having a clear understanding of the values, business models & technologies that can enable these business to not only survive these challenging times but thrive & improve the lives of people across the globe.

I thrive on working with Leaders & Innovators enabling them to realise their visions & aspirations. Key to achieving this is not only to create a clear journey story that informs everyone but gets them invested in the journey. To do this, all process & technology supporting them must be in place to ensure a successful Strategy delivery.

In the past I have work with Banks, New Start-ups, Mines, Manufacturers, Logistics, Transport & Government departments to help them enable their customers, industries, & organisational visions.

Working for Microsoft enables me to achieve my aspirations, as I can bring the smartest minds, leading technologies & practices, & the experience of a global leading organisation to help enable the organisations I work with.

Iman Ghodosi, Managing Director | BACKBASE

Iman is an accomplished software executive with a flair for entrepreneurship, known for assembling and steering top-tier teams at leading SaaS innovators like Zuora and Netsuite (now part of Oracle), as well as industry giants SAP and Oracle.

Demonstrating a knack for fostering entrepreneurial spirit across both startups and established enterprises, Iman consistently motivates teams to surpass their goals. His expansive expertise covers General Management, Operations, Sales, Professional Services, Partner Management, Customer Success, and Market Entry Strategies.

Renowned for guiding customers through pivotal digital overhauls, Iman has facilitated the modernization of critical business systems, CRM, and ERP, enhancing customer and employee experiences within diverse sectors, including Banking, Finance, Tech, Media, Telecoms, Utilities, and Government.

At Backbase, as the Managing Director and VP of Sales, Iman is instrumental in propelling the company's growth and aiding financial institutions in navigating their digital overhaul.

Iman holds an MBA from the University of Newcastle and a Master's in e-business from the University of Southern Queensland, affirming his expertise in both business and digital domains.

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This Webinar is in Partnership with

BACKBASE

We are the pioneers of engagement banking. Our industry-leading platform helps banks and other financial institutions get closer to their customers like never before.

For 20 years, we've been empowering banks and credit unions to drive the future of banking.

With our innovative Engagement Banking Platform (EBP), we make sure financial institutions deliver seamless and personalized experiences to today's customers.

We're proud of our journey so far, but always focused on what's next. Alongside our clients, we're pushing boundaries, setting trends, and unleashing the full potential of digital banking.

EY

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams in more than 150 countries work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, strengthened by sector experience and diverse ecosystem partners.

Find out more about the EY global network: http://ey.com

MICROSOFT

Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters.

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