Todd Schweitzer

Todd Schweitzer is the co-founder and CEO of Brankas, a leading global open finance technology provider based in Southeast Asia.12 He founded Brankas in 2016 with Kenneth Shaw to address technology gaps hindering fintech-bank partnerships.4

Schweitzer has a diverse background in finance, technology, and public policy:

1. Education:

   • Dual Bachelor's degrees with honors in Economics and International Studies from the University of California, Irvine13
   • Master in Public Policy from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, focusing on economic development policy12

2. Professional Experience:

   • Prior to Brankas, he held senior roles in private equity and management consulting13
   • Director of Operations at Seawood Resources, a Manila-based private equity firm5
   • Engagement Manager at Strategy&, part of the PwC network5
   • Community Economic Advisor for the Peace Corps in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic5

3. Current Roles:

   • Founder and CEO of Brankas (2016-present)5
   • SFF Ambassador for Singapore FinTech Festival (September 2022-present)5
   • Director, Asia at Open Banking Exchange (October 2021-present)5

Schweitzer is based in Manila, Philippines, and has been living in Southeast Asia for over seven years.4 He is also the founding Director of Open Banking Exchange Asia, which brings together policymakers and industry leaders to develop common standards and best practices in the region.2