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With over 25 years of experience in the banking sector, he is leading provider of innovative technology solutions and advisory services for the financial industry. His mission is to empower banks to realize their customers’ dreams through digital transformation and embedded finance strategies. As a director, he guides financial institutions in their digital journeys, providing strategic insights and tailored solutions that align with their unique challenges. He leverages his industry expertise, technical skills, and partner network to deliver value and innovation to his clients. Additionally, he shapes Samlink’s technology strategy, ensuring that their offerings are aligned with the latest financial sector trends and customer needs. He is also a co-host of the Fintech Daydreaming podcast, where he shares his knowledge and insights with the wider community and engage with industry thought leaders.

An entrepreneur at heart since 2000, Philippe has provided consultation services to numerous corporate and financial institutions, focusing on complex and high-impact programs and projects. He has managed and mentored startups and has also led an innovation lab. Within the banking sector, he has developed strategic plans, overseen accelerator programs, and implemented transformation projects in areas such as digital finance, open banking, banking regulation, wealth management, AI, and Fintech partnerships, among others. As a Senior Banking Consultant at Samlink, Philippe takes the lead on projects and employs a hands-on approach to consulting. He is well-versed in banking business, banking regulation, and digital finance technologies.

Žiga Kljun is a senior data scientist with a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines, holding an MSc in Business and a BSc in Computer Science. With a career that began in teaching math and programming, Žiga transitioned into software engineering and evolved into a seasoned data scientist, applying expertise in fields like computer vision, predictive analytics, and big data. Throughout his career, Žiga has worked with global corporations, leading data-driven transformations and advocating for sustainable AI solutions. Additionally, Žiga is recognized for his entrepreneurial ventures, having founded a software engineering consulting firm to provide tailored solutions to diverse clients.