Alastair Lukies CBE

Alastair Lukies CBE is a British entrepreneur and FinTech pioneer widely recognised for his leadership in the mobile finance industry. In 2003 he co-founded Monitise, one of the first mobile banking and payments platforms, which under his guidance grew to a valuation of nearly $2 billion and was named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.

Alastair has been at the forefront of the UK’s FinTech revolution, working with banks, investors and regulators to promote collaboration across the ecosystem. In 2014 he was appointed the UK Prime Minister’s Ambassador for FinTech – the country’s sole fintech business ambassador – and that same year was awarded a CBE for services to mobile banking and charity. He also served as the inaugural Non-Executive Chairman of Innovate Finance, cementing his reputation as a champion of financial innovation.

Today, Lukies is the Chief Engagement Officer and Chair, Global Advisory Board at Endava Plc, Founder and Chairman of Pollinate International, chairs the FinTech Alliance and most recently Chairs the Prostate Cancer Transform Board.

Through these roles, and as a trusted advisor to government and industry, Lukies continues to shape the future of financial technology on a global stage.