Mr Freddie Tshiaba Mbuyi Kawaya

Research project: The role of fintech in promoting sustainable growth within the banking sector

Abstract

This research project investigates how fintech can foster sustainable growth in the banking sector, and what factors facilitate or hinder its adoption.

  • Research degree: PhD
  • Title of project: The role of fintech in promoting sustainable growth within the banking sector
  • Research supervisor: Dr Mohamed Nurullah
  • Other research supervisor: Dr Elena Fitkov-Norris

Biography

MBA and a seasoned professional with vast experience in leadership across the banking, financial services, and Fintech industries, I am currently committed to guiding a leading international wholesale bank through digital transformation.

I previously held leadership roles at leading financial institutions, corporate treasuries, and Fintech companies. My career also includes advisory and consultancy roles focusing on artificial intelligence, data, modelling, strategic cash management, collateral management, finance, intraday liquidity, foreign exchange, payments, risk management, strategy, sustainability and treasury management.

I earned an MBA from London Business School, which included an exchange program at Columbia Business School in New York, and two Master's degrees in Business Engineering and Management from HEC Liège Management School in Belgium.

Areas of research interest

  • Fintech
  • Banking & Capital Markets
  • Business Development
  • Digital Transformation
  • Data & Analytics
  • Financial Services
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital
  • Treasury Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Climate Change & Sustainability

Qualifications

  • MBA (Master of Business Administration), London Business School, United Kingdom
  • Master of Science in Business Engineering (Business Engineer), HEC Liège Management School, University of Liège, Belgium
  • Master of Science in Management, HEC Liège Management School, University of Liège, Belgium