As part of Invest Newcastle's Sustainable City Conference, this event is hosted by Thoughtworks and Streets Consulting
Financial investment and fintech innovation play significant roles in our fight against climate change. The finance sector is uniquely placed to incentivise the transition to net zero emissions and support the shift to a sustainable economy. How can investment and lending in low carbon sectors be increased? Can fintech encourage more innovation and research in climate technology? This panel session will focus on the key components for success towards the city’s net zero carbon ambitions. The panel features a diverse line-up of speakers sharing regional, national and international experience and perspectives.
More and more fintech businesses are choosing Newcastle as a base for their business, bringing hundreds of skilled jobs to the region and this is an opportunity to come together and discuss how we can all play our part in creating a sustainable future for all.
Panellists:
- Julia Streets, Founder & CEO, Streets Consulting (Chair)
- Ruth Harrison, Global Head of Industry Domains, Thoughtworks
- Eugene Taylor, Director of Commercial Banking, North, Natwest
- Karen Elliot, Senior Lecturer in Enterprise/Innovation (fintech), Newcastle University
- Will Smith, Co-founder and CEO, Tred-Earth
- Dawn Dunn, Fintech Lead, Dynamo North East
For more information, please contact the Secretariat Team below
Andy Thornley
Andy Thornley
Andy joined techUK in August 2022 as Head of Programme – Financial Services. His role includes leading techUK’s work in building a greater understanding of the 'technological art of the possible' in order to apply it to the reform and evolution of financial systems.
Before joining techUK, Andy worked for a number of other bodies in the financial services sector, including the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, where in addition to owning policy and public affairs, he was also responsible for fostering InsurTech in the sector.
Andy has a degree in Human Biology and holds a Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) qualification from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Outside of work, Andy is an avid cyclist and races competitively both on the road as well as the velodrome.- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @AndrewThornley
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-andy-thornley/
