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Why Inclusive Leadership Is a Competitive Advantage for Banks and FinTechs | Gary O'Brien, BNP Paribas

Nadia Edwards-Dashti

In this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Gary O'Brien, Global Head of Banks and Broker Segment Strategy at BNP Paribas, joins Nadia live from FinTech Connect 2025 for a candid conversation on inclusive leadership in financial services.

Together, they explore why inclusion isn’t a “nice to have,” but a real competitive advantage for banks and FinTechs, how diverse teams drive stronger decision-making and innovation, and what leaders can do to move from intent to impact. Gary also shares practical insight on collaboration between banks and FinTechs, trust, regulation, and why inclusion is ongoing work, not a tick-box exercise.

If you care about building high-performing, inclusive teams in FinTech, this one’s for you.

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