Couchonomics with Arjun EP30 Digital Innovation Drives Transformation in Banking Worldwide | Dr Bernd van Linder, Commercial Bank of Dubai
When Dr Bernd van Linder attained his PhD in artificial intelligence over 20 years ago, the field was viewed as intensely academic with few practical applications. Not desiring to pursue an academic career, Dr Van Linder entered the world of finance in the early 2000s. Over his 20 plus year career he has slowly worked his way to CEO of Commercial Bank of Dubai.
In his new position, Dr Van Linder is excited to drive innovation and change in the region by expanding how banks view their competition. As consumers become conditioned to interfaces from some of the world’s biggest tech companies, they begin to expect that same level of ease and connection when it comes to dealing with their banks. Dr van Linder believes that the future will see an explosion of banks applying digital innovation across all levels, and he is focused on optimising the process from end to end.
Dr van Linder also shares his views on
- How decentralized finance will change the world of banking
- The importance of seeking talent beyond the banking industry
- A few differences between banking in Europe and banking in the UAE
Timeline
00:00 – Introduction
04:00 – Practical Applications of AI in Banking
10:00 – The War for Talent
19:00 – Ideas Accelerated by Covid
33:00 – Serving the Under-served
41:00 – Conclusion
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Based in Dubai, Arjun is actively engaged with the Fintech & Start-up ecosystem across the MENA Region and beyond- as a passive investor, an advisory board member and as a commentator on the rapidly evolving scene.
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