Ivan Zhiznevsky is a prominent fintech industry leader, spokesperson, former BBC World Service Journalist, and co-founder & CEO of 3S Money. After being locked out of the European banking system due to the colour of his passport, Ivan founded 3S Money in 2018 with a singular mission: to open global doors for complex, growth-driven businesses. By blending powerful payment solutions with exceptional relationship-led service, 3S Money enables leaders the freedom to scale at speed. Growing the business from just one desk in a Barclays Rise in London, 3S Money now works with entrepreneurs in over 190+ countries and employs 180+ team members across seven offices in London, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Riga, Dubai, Hong Kong, and most recently, Paris. As a passionate champion for inclusion across every touchpoint, Ivan is a female leadership advocate and believes that success is most deserved when achieved by workforces that reflect today’s interconnected and globalised world.