Speakers

Robert Courtneidge is one of the most respected voices in the global payments and fintech industry. With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of law, regulation, and innovation, he has advised banks, fintechs, and regulators worldwide on e-money, consumer finance, and compliance. A qualified solicitor and Policy Advisor to The Payments Association (which he helped create with Tony Craddock and Dan Horne in 2005), Robert has played a pivotal role in shaping the UK and European payments landscape, fostering collaboration between industry and policymakers. A dynamic speaker and conference chair, he is known for his insight into payments evolution, digital currencies, and regulatory innovation. Robert has also been a long-standing judge for the industry’s two leading awards, serving on every Pay360 Awards panel since they began and all but two of The Card & Payments Awards, the UK’s longest-running celebration of excellence in payments, established in 2005.