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With over 25 years of experience building and scaling businesses, I am a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, and investor in the FinTech sector. I have co-founded, managed, and invested in successful ventures and led innovation at global companies like PayPal. Most recently, I served as the Managing Director and CEO of Qwist, Europe’s leading independent Open Banking platform licensed by BaFin. During my tenure, I transformed the company from its roots as Finleap Connect into a unified, data-driven SaaS leader in Open Banking. By spearheading strategic initiatives—including the acquisition and merger with ndgit—I positioned Qwist as a top European player, enabling banks, FinTechs, and businesses to unlock the potential of data and payment capabilities. As a passionate advocate for Open Finance, I remain actively involved in shaping the European Open Banking and Open Data ecosystem. Beyond my professional role, I support female founders, social impact businesses, and renewable energy projects through board and advisory positions. I am also an active FinTech angel investor, driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability in financial services. If you’re passionate about Open Finance, innovation in FinTech, or building the future of data-driven economies, feel free to reach out!