051: The art of balancing innovation & risk with Lee McNabb
Description
Is it possible to be both highly innovative and risk-aware. In this insightful episode, Dan sits down with Lee McNabb, Head of Group Payment Strategy, Partnerships & Innovation at NatWest, to unpack how one of the UK’s largest banks is navigating this exact challenge.
We dive deep into:
- How innovation and risk coexist in financial services 🏦⚖️
- The commercial realities of rolling out new tech 💸
- NatWest’s partnership with OpenAI and the future of AI in banking 🤖
- The importance of customer satisfaction in shaping innovation 📱
- Lee’s personal leadership philosophy and advice for future innovators 🌱
Whether you're in fintech, leadership, or just curious about how big banks stay ahead in a fast-evolving world—this episode is packed with actionable insight!
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