BANGKOK, Thailand — Money20/20 has launched the inaugural jury for The Money Awards, assembling an elite group of professionals from the global financial technology sector. This newly formed jury comprises leaders from traditional banks, fintech companies, neobanks, venture capital, and various influential brands, reflecting a diverse mix of expertise from regions including North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The jury is set to evaluate submissions for several key award categories, ensuring that the evaluation process captures the breadth of innovation in fintech. The panel’s comprehensive experience underscores the awards’ commitment to recognizing excellence in the industry.

Joanne Hannaford, Chief Information Officer and Chief Product Officer at Deutsche Bank, leads the Banking Award jury. She is joined by notable figures such as Elizabeth Jimenez of Citi and Glauber Mota, CEO of Revolut, among others. The lineup highlights the caliber of professionals influencing the future landscape of banking.

Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group, presides over the Diamond Award jury, with participants including Suzan Kereere from PayPal and Tim Shen of LianLian Global. This group will engage in substantive discussions regarding the industry’s advancements and achievements.

Howard R. Fields, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Mastercard, heads the Payments Award jury, supported by leaders such as Neetika Bansal from Stripe and Olugbenga Agboola of Flutterwave Inc. Their insights will contribute significantly to recognizing groundbreaking developments in payment systems.

Anthony Thomas, Managing Director of FinTech at Delivery Hero, leads the Partnerships and Strategic Alliance Award panel, which features figures like Joyce Lim from Expedia Group and Sarah Kocianski from FinTech Wales. This category emphasizes collaboration and strategic integrations crucial to fintech’s evolution.

The Startup Award is presided over by Chetan Puttagunta, General Partner at Benchmark, with jury members including Annie Guo of Silkpay and Mareme Dieng from 500 Global. Their fresh perspectives are vital for identifying emerging talent in the competitive fintech landscape.

Grania Chesterton, Vice President of Awards at Money20/20, highlighted the diversity and importance of the jury in establishing a global benchmark for innovation. The process will incorporate both online reviews and in-depth discussions at the upcoming Money20/20 USA event in Las Vegas, where winners will be announced in October.

Entries for The Money Awards are currently open and will close on July 29. Winners will receive unique trophies and ongoing visibility through Money20/20’s platforms, including opportunities for media exposure and participation in various global events.

For more information about The Money Awards, interested participants can visit www.money2020.com/awards.

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