Maxson J.Y. Tee is an experienced professional currently serving as SVP of Strategic Partnerships and Investments at BNY Mellon, focusing on partnerships and investment opportunities in early-stage fintechs within the EMEA and APAC regions, with an emphasis on sustainability and capital markets. Prior roles include VP of Group Strategy and Corporate Development in Digital Strategy at Barclays, where Maxson specialized in digital assets and fintech. Additional experience encompasses venture scouting at Founders Factory, serving as a fintech fellow at On Deck, working as a venture capital associate at Green Shores Capital, and product management roles at Finastra. Maxson's initial career included foundational work with AgriLedger and Tryngo, as well as serving as an Officer Cadet in the British Army. Maxson holds a Master of Science in Engineering with Finance from UCL and a Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering from Wrexham University.