Speaker Bio
Agata Grela is a multidisciplinary agent for change in the space of innovation, finance, and technology with a rich academic background and a distinguished professional career that has seen her integrate the worlds of economics, digital transformation, strategy and innovation. Her education began at Chelsea College of Art and Design and London College of Communication, where she honed her creative and design skills.
Embarking on her professional journey in the finance industry with Barclays Bank, where she started to explore the intersection of finance, design and systems thinking, leveraging her unique perspective to bring fresh insights into the organisation. Her journey continued at RBS International, where she worked for global institutional and funds clients, merging her financial acumen and strategic skills with her innovation-led thinking. Her thirst for knowledge led her to Said Business School, University of Oxford, where she delved into emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. At RBSI, Agata spearheaded a future-focused digital transformation programme, steering the organisation into a new era of technological fluency and innovation.
Agata is passionate about creating a diverse and innovative culture. She champions the development of a future-ready mindset among her colleagues and leadership, equipping them with the technology and data skills that unlock their full potential. Agata stands at the forefront of thought leadership, providing visionary steering on the implementation of emerging technologies.
Agata’s combination of vision, strategic thinking and expertise in finance and technology, positions her as an inspiring leader capable of guiding us towards an equitable and diverse future that is not just technologically advanced, but also socially and environmentally conscious.
Fun Fact: “My husband pointed out that my art school abstract paintings look identical to my open banking systems diagrams”
Which makes me wonder whether I would now be painting paintings if I had studied finance.
