Matthias Kröner
Founder & Former CEO of Fidor
Matthias Kröner is a highly respected thought leader within the global financial services community. He has built bridges between the traditional banking world and FinTech-powered digital banking platforms. The tech enthusiast has co-founded two digital banks.
"A visionary thinker and entrepreneur operating in the financial services"
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Matthias was CEO, co-founder and shareholder of Fidor Group, a Munich-headquartered digital and mobile bank and financial services technology provider. Under his leadership, Fidor has grown massively and today Fidor acts globally (running offices in Dubai, Munich, New York and Singapore), operates in BtoC and BtoB and has received a string of awards for its innervational capability. Before Fidor, he co-created Europe's first digital bank and online broker, DAB bank. Matthias has built an international reputation as a prime mover and co-creator of the FinTech segment and is recognised as a thought leader, a multi award-winning inspirational keynote speaker and blogger. He is also a successful incubator and investor for several highly innovative start-up companies.
WHAT he OFFERS YOU
Matthias shows how technology can be used to build bridges between financial services and impactful projects that help to make the world a better place. Concepts such as green finance and financial inclusion have the potential to positively affect the lives of millions of people, and his mission is to democratise access to banking and self-determined finance management, using digital financial services to create meaningful, sustainable change.