The Tech Leaders Podcast #32 - Neil Bellamy – Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms & Services at NatWest Group
Jul 28, 2021
55:33
Neil Bellamy is responsible for NatWest’s strategy, proposition and risk appetite for the whole sector vertical. He is currently the Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms & Services, and has an impressive 26 year career in banking to date. As a leader, Neil is truly customer focused and enjoys advising tech start-ups at Natwest Accelerators and as a Mentor with Imperial Ventures.
Tune into this conversation as Neil reflects over the impact of being a purpose-led organisation. We also explore effective graduate schemes, B Corps, the future of digital currencies, NatWest’s environmental goals – and being raided at gunpoint.
Talking Points
- Cultural shifts towards entrepreneurialism in banking (03:54)
- Neil’s work at Hughenden Valley Football Club (06:14)
- Lessons from football coaching for the business world (07:31)
- NatWest’s post-pandemic reflections (12:50)
- Transitioning into being a B-Corp organisation (17:58)
- The three areas of focus for NatWest (20:21)
- Cryptocurrencies and central banks (26:24)
- Supporting entrepreneurs in the UK (30:52)
- FinTech projects to look out for (35:41)
- AI and quantum computing use cases for the banking industry (39:26)
- The future of talent and the role of education and training (41:25)
- The K-shaped economic recovery (45:58)
- Learning from your customers (49:51)
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