Fintech Advisory Consulting

Currently acting as a global digital transformation executive with expertise in consumer financial services/payments with a focus on early-stage and emerging companies driving value creation, partnerships and the path to global scaling. 

"FinConecta -- We are connectors. We integrate Financial Institutions’ core banking systems with third-party FinTech providers worldwide. Our platform, 4wrd, accelerates open banking and innovation by facilitating the integration of multiple 3rd party solutions, enabling the creation of new marketplaces."

"Molson Coors Brewing Company is a leading global brewer delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world's beer drinkers." -Molson Coors

Previously served on the audit committee and acted as the lead director on cybersecurity, digital transformation and innovation. 

Responsible for commercializing MasterCard Labs assets. Examples of  Labs innovations include Qkr!, an innovative payments platform that enables consumers to order & pay for goods & services directly from their smartphone. Qkr is deployed globally and is focused in everyday categories: food & beverage, education, and unattended retail. Responsible for strategic partnerships with Samsung, Fresh Direct, and Stop & Shop driving Groceries by MasterCard, an IoT commerce platform enabled via the Family Hub refrigerator launched at CES 2016.

P&L responsibility for Canadian region with a mandate for continued growth and innovation across all aspects of the company’s operations, including strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, market expansion, regulatory, marketing and product/service/data introductions.

Over twenty-five years of extensive international and North America experience with one of the world’s largest global banks. As CEO and Chair during the global financial crisis, had responsibility for P&L , and full accountability for multiple legal vehicles and governance, regulatory, capital, liquidity, and all franchise risks as the Citibank Country officer. 

P&L responsibility delivering positive growth for the consumer franchise, while integrating M&A acquisition of Koram Bank in Korea.  Directed global consumer franchise in North Latin America including Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, DR, Panama and Bahamas.  Consumer banking products encompassed retail banking, credit cards, mortgages, wealth management/investments, SMEs, and consumer finance lending. 

Global citizen who has lived in 6 cities across North America, Asia and Latin America.  Fluent in English and Spanish.  Passionate commitment to driving women's leadership, development and representation in C-suites/boards.  Past Chair of Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, supporting the Digital Media Zone (DMZ) accelerator for budding digital entrepreneurs. 2014 Women's Executive Network Hall of Fame inductee.