Matt Collicoat is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the financial technology sector, currently serving as the Head of Banking Solutions Product Specialists for EMEA and APAC at FIS since December 1999. In this role, Matt leads two new teams focused on providing strategic insights into banking product roadmap and enhancements. Previous positions at FIS include Head of Commercialization, VP Strategy and Business Development for the B2B Division, and Director of Innovation and Strategy for Global Payments. Matt has played a pivotal role in transforming regional card delivery businesses into a global unit and has engaged in market planning for new product opportunities. Additionally, involvement in the Association for Financial Technology as a board member complements a solid foundation built with roles at C Smart International and Viasoft. Matt holds a Bachelor of Information Systems from Monash University and has a strong background in project management, programming, and strategic leadership within the payments industry.