Episode 28 - Blazing a Path for Women in Payments with Kristy Duncan (Women in Payments)
In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast,host Seth Marlowe is joined by Kristy Duncan, Founder and CEO of Women in Payments (www.womeninpayments.org). In this engaging conversation, Kristy shares her journey in founding Women in Payments, a global organization dedicated to empowering women in the payments and FinTech industry. She discusses the challenges women face in the industry, the importance of mentorship, and the need for collaboration among women in finance. Kristy also highlights the organization's global expansion plans and the evolving landscape of gender diversity in financial services. The conversation emphasizes the role of male allies and the importance of creating supportive networks for women in their careers.
Links:
Kristy Duncan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyduncan/
Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/
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Women in Payments
Kristy is a sought-after advisor, investor, and speaker. She has dedicated her career to empowering the professional and personal development of women in the payments and fintech industry.
Kristy founded Women in Payments in 2012, a global organization that connects, educates, and champions women in the payments industry. Prior to that, Kristy was a leading global payments consultant.
She advised C-suite leaders at global financial institutions, payments networks, fintechs, regulators, and more. She has also held leadership positions at a tier one Canadian bank in the areas of corporate treasury, transaction banking, finance, and operations.
Kristy was named by the UK's Innovate Finance and Lloyds Bank on their Women in Fintech Power List in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Singapore-based Lattice 80 has named her to their Global 100 Power Women in Fintech List twice.
Today, Kristy works closely with fintech founders to help them build pivotal relationships, secure funding, and take their businesses to the next level.
Kristy holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Certified Cash Manager certification.