In Conversation With Ruth Handcock OBE, CEO Octopus Money

This breakfast meeting will welcome Ruth Handcock OBE, CEO Octopus Money.

We are delighted to welcome Ruth Handcock OBE, CEO of Octopus Money, a purpose-driven fintech transforming financial guidance in the UK. Octopus Money provides personalised money coaching and advice to over 200,000 employees and aims to support the 92% of UK adults who currently lack access to financial help. By combining expert guidance with innovative technology, Octopus Money is helping individuals take control of their finances and build the life they want.

During the session, Ruth will share insights on empowering people in the age of uncertainty, combined with lessons from building mission-driven businesses..

Highlights of the conversation will be based on the following talking points
• Why now is the time for purpose-led and human-centred leadership
• Insights into Octopus Group - doing business the better way
• How OM is tackling this problem head on for employers
• Lessons from Tandem Bank - how to innovate in regulated industries

Ruth Handcock OBE will be in conversation with Emmanuelle Bury-Lucas, President of the French Chamber of Great Britain and UK Country Head at BNP Paribas, who will moderate the session. With extensive experience in international banking and leadership, Emmanuelle plays a key role in strengthening Franco-British business relations.

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📅 AGENDA

• 8:30 am - 9:00 am: Welcome breakfast and networking
• 9:00 am - 10:00 am: Presentation and Q&A
• 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Networking 
 

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Speaker(s)

Ruth HandcockCEO, Octopus Money

Emmanuelle Bury-LucasUK Country Head, BNP Paribas & President, French Chamber of Great-Britain