David M Brear
As a top FinTech influencer, David M. Brear equips leaders to navigate digital disruption and build competitive, future-ready financial institutions.
Why you should book David M Brear for your next event
- He co-founded 11:FS, one of the world’s most respected digital financial consultancies, trusted by top-tier banks, fintechs, and regulators to shape their digital future.
- Named among the most influential FinTech leaders globally, David brings credibility, insight, and bold thinking recognized across the financial services industry.
- At Lloyds and Aviva, David spearheaded large-scale digital transformations, helping traditional financial institutions embrace modern technology and new ways of working.
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Mastering FinTech in a Changing World
Book one of FinTech’s most influential thought leaders, David M. Brear. As CEO and Co-Founder of 11:FS and the driving force behind Mettle for NatWest, he brings unmatched experience in transforming traditional banks into digital powerhouses. With a track record spanning Lloyds, Aviva, and Gartner, David delivers dynamic keynotes on scaling fast-growth businesses, digital banking innovation, and creating high-impact cultures. He equips organizations to lead with agility, outpace disruption, and thrive in the new financial era.
Keynote Speaker David M. Brear is one of the most recognized and respected voices in global financial services and fintech. As the CEO and Co-Founder of 11:FS, David has led some of the most groundbreaking work in digital banking transformation. He is widely known for challenging traditional banking norms and delivering bold, practical strategies that help financial institutions stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
David’s influence spans from his leadership roles at Lloyds Banking Group and Aviva, where he spearheaded large-scale digital transformation initiatives, to his time leading Gartner’s Global Digital Banking practice. He also led the creation and launch of Mettle, the digital challenger bank from NatWest, proving that even legacy banks can innovate at fintech speed.
When you book David M. Brear for your event, you gain access to deep expertise in digital banking trends, high-growth business scaling, and the cultural foundations that drive real change. His keynotes are known for combining strategic insight with real-world execution, leaving audiences equipped with the tools and mindset to lead in a competitive market.
Whether you’re navigating disruption, looking to scale innovation, or rethinking your organizational culture, Keynote Speaker David M. Brear delivers the clarity and direction today’s leaders need. Book David M. Brear for your event and empower your team to move from legacy thinking to digital-first leadership.
Keynotes
Keynote by David M Brear:
Scaling Smart & Competing in FinTech
In today’s hyper-competitive financial landscape, falling behind isn’t an option. That’s where keynote speaker David M. Brear makes the difference.
As the CEO of 11:FS and a recognized FinTech trailblazer, David delivers high-impact keynotes that empower organizations to understand and act on digital banking trends, scale fast-growing businesses, and foster cultures that drive innovation.
His insights cut through the noise, offering practical, proven strategies to navigate disruption, outpace competitors, and lead meaningful transformation in financial services.
David can talk about the following topics:
- Digital banking and fintech trends
- How to scale a fast growing business
- Culture and values
- Management trends
- Competitive financial services and banking landscape
- Transforming financial services for the better
