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Meet the Top Voices of Innovation

They’ve pioneered new systems, technologies, or approaches that redefine how risk is measured, managed, and operationalized.

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Having shaped the evolution of credit risk at N26, Anatoly is redefining modern lending in a digital-first world. By weaving AI and advanced modeling into the fabric of risk strategy, he’s setting a new benchmark for how innovation and control can scale together.
Anatoly Nigmatulin
Head of Credit Risk
Júlia brings bold, system-level thinking to credit risk, prioritizing long-term learning over short-term results, reflecting a rare kind of innovation: patient, rigorous, and deeply strategic.
Júlia Crnkovic
Credit & Fraud Lead
Kike has been leading risk with sharp judgment, cross-functional impact, and relentless care. Her ability to balance innovation with discipline has shaped a culture where credit decisions are not only smarter but built to scale responsibly.
Kikelomo Fashola
Head of Credit Risk
Ian has been instrumental in reengineering Breakout Finance’s underwriting, championing a tech-forward approach that delivers speed without sacrificing precision. His leadership in designing scalable, automated systems reflects a clear vision for the future of B2B lending: faster, smarter, and built for adaptability.
Ian Bradley
Head of Operations & Technology
Carlos Ibarra
VP of Risk at Fairsquare
Cassidy Williams
Director of Decision Science at Billie
Richard Weishaar
SVP Enterprise Risk & Analytics at Momentum Financial Group
Pieter van Ispelen
Chief Risk Officer at Arivo Acceptance
Having led a ground-up reinvention of Circular’s credit decisioning, Paul turned manual bottlenecks into an intelligent, automated system. With a rare blend of product sense and technical leadership, he’s built the foundation for scalable risk operations in a fast-growing fintech environment.
Paul Fishburn
Head of Risk & Compliance
Lucy reimagined what operational excellence looks like under pressure, having led compliance transformation with flawless execution. Her ability to engineer systems that meet stringent regulatory demands while enabling agility marks her as a quiet force of innovation in risk infrastructure.
Lucy Sullivan
Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

Celebrating the global coices redefining risk

Over the past months, Taktile invited nominations from across the global financial community, resulting in a diverse pool of candidates spanning industries, regions, and risk domains. Winners were selected across four categories:

Innovation

They’ve pioneered new systems, technologies, or approaches that redefine how risk is measured, managed, and operationalized.

Impact

They’ve advanced financial inclusion, equity, or broader societal good through risk-driven initiatives and action.

Progress

They’ve challenged conventional thinking and pushed the boundaries of risk: introducing new ideas, frameworks, and industry-shaping change.

Leadership

They’ve built strong teams, mentored emerging talent, and shaped the next generation of leaders in risk.

Top Voices of

Leadership

Recognizing the people cultivating teams and future leaders.

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Top Voices of

Progress

Recognizing the people driving ideas and industry change.

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Top Voices of

Impact

Recognizing the people advancing financial inclusion and societal good.

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