AAZZUR, the fast-growing embedded finance pioneer, is excited to announce the appointment of Susanne Chishti as a strategic advisor. With decades of expertise and influence in fintech, as Chair of FINTECH Circle and Non-Executive Director at Crown Agents Bank, Susanne brings a wealth of industry knowledge that will guide AAZZUR’s mission to transform financial services through seamless, tech-driven solutions.
Susanne, one of the world’s most recognised fintech leaders, has made a profound impact across the fintech landscape. At the helm of FINTECH Circle, Europe’s first fintech investor network, she leads a thriving global community of over 260,000 fintech entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals. With a stellar career spanning Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Lloyds, and Accenture, Susanne has also earned accolades as an award-winning author and editor of top-selling industry books such as The FINTECH Book series, which is sold in over 100 countries and translated into ten languages.
Philipp Buschmann, CEO and Co-Founder of AAZZUR, and Susanne have known each other for many years, first meeting in 2018 when AAZZUR pitched Angels Den. They reconnected in January 2023 when she served as a mentor for the Fintech Innovation Lab, an intensive programme where AAZZUR was selected as a standout participant. “Susanne is a wonderful person. Having her onboard as an advisor is a tremendous asset for AAZZUR. Her extensive experience in scaling fintech businesses and her strategic insights will be invaluable as we expand our offerings and redefine embedded finance,” said Philipp.
Susanne’s role as an advisor will focus on supporting AAZZUR’s growth strategy, especially in fostering partnerships within the finance and tech sectors and amplifying the company’s thought leadership. Recognised globally as a Top 100 Woman in Fintech and winner of the Fintech Champion of the Year Award, Susanne is known for her dedication to fintech innovation and ethical governance, as demonstrated through her leadership at FINTECH Circle and her position as Chair of the ESG Sub-Committee at Crown Agents Bank.
Commenting on her new advisory role, Susanne said, “AAZZUR is truly at the cutting edge of embedded finance, with a unique approach that simplifies financial technology integration for businesses across sectors. I’m thrilled to support Philipp and his visionary team as they continue to disrupt traditional financial models and make financial services more accessible and adaptable to modern needs.”