Archives: Speakers

With 25 years of experience, Lauri is a seasoned leader who enjoys driving change, coaching teams to exceed expectations, and implementing innovative solutions that solve customer problems and deliver value. He is known for his talent in simplifying complex concepts and bridging the gap between technical innovation and business value. In his current role, Lauri leads retail banking transformation by weaving together AI, automation, process management, and analytics. His mission is to make OP a true AI-first bank.

Karianne Lien Sundahl is an experienced senior leader in the field of data, analytics, and AI. She is currently the Head of Data and AI in Storebrand. Karianne holds a Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics from NTNU and has worked with data and insights for leading Norwegian companies, such as Telenor and Vipps before joining Storebrand.

Anja Hannerz is Group Head of Sustainability at Nordea responsible for the Nordic expert team driving Nordea’s strategic sustainability priorities including including thematic and impact analysis, governance and regulatory implementation. She also holds the Nordic chair of the UNEP FI banking board and and a member of the board at the Swedish research center Sustainable Finance lab.

Anja has 25 years of experience from the Nordic financial sector, having led large business transformation projects ESG factor integration, financial risk infrastructure and operational efficiency. With her deep knowledge from leading complex projects, she has pioneered inclusive leadership and organisational development through continuous improvements throughout her career.

Before joining Nordea, Anja held several different senior leadership roles within the Swedish commercial bank Handelsbanken Group, most recently as CFO Sweden and CRO of the mortgage institute Stadshypotek. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Gothenburg school of Economics and Law and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Joanne Kumire is a Lead Analyst specialising in banking and payments, with over ten years of experience across fintech, merchant acquiring, and digital payments innovation. Throughout her career, she has worked with financial institutions, technology providers, and payment networks to analyse market trends and shape strategies for growth in an increasingly digital landscape. 

Kunal earned his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London and specialises in helping Moxo’s EMEA clients design and optimise their client-facing workflows. With a focus on automation, process orchestration, and emerging Agentic AI capabilities, he supports organisations in transforming operational efficiency and elevating the end-to-end client journey.