John Guest

John Guest, a veteran of the financial industry with over 20 years of experience, currently serves as the Asia Pacific Strategic Engagement Head for Finastra, where he specializes in global digital banking transformation. Prior to this, he spent more than a decade in UK Retail and Business banking, where he gained domain expertise. Guest also acts as a mentor and advisor to regional fintech startups, making him a respected figure in the industry.

In addition to his Associateship from the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Guest holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Business from the EMERITUS Institute of Management in collaboration with Columbia Business School and MIT Sloan. His expertise in digital transformation, 'Outside-in' banking, financial inclusion, corporate and retail banking, business development, sales management, sales and consulting team leadership, solution engineering, partner ecosystem development, selling value-based solutions, and building and motivating teams has made him a valuable asset to every organization he has worked with.

As the former Fintech Mentor at Cyberport Hong Kong, Global Solution Head - Digital and Core Banking at Finastra, Global Business Development Director - Digital Banking at Misys, Director of Strategic Business Development - APAC at Misys, Director of Solution Consulting - Banking and TCM - Middle East and Africa at Misys, Head of Solution Consulting - Banking - Middle East and Africa at Misys, Senior Banking Consultant at Misys, Corporate and Retail Banking Branch Manager at Yorkshire Bank, and Corporate Banking Manager at Yorkshire Bank, Guest has accumulated a wealth of experience in the banking and fintech industries.