Benjamin Schroeder is the Fintech Lead at Thales, overseeing sales and strategic partnerships with Fintechs across Europe. A recognized expert in Fintech, Benjamin previously served as Head of Business Development for October, where he successfully expanded the SaaS platform across multiple markets, ultimately driving its acquisition by Sopra Banking Software. He holds a Master’s degree in Strategy from HEC Paris and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Computer Science from New York University.