The exclusive peer-to-peer executive roundtable, hosted by the Business Circle in partnership with IBM and Red Hat, brought together senior financial services leaders to explore the evolving role of technology and infrastructure across the sector. Featuring Stevie-Ann Dovico, Group Executive Technology Chief Information Officer at Beyond Bank, and Sally Collins, Chief Operating Officer at Aware Super, the discussion provided a candid forum for sharing experiences and perspectives.

The conversation examined how organisations were balancing legacy infrastructure with AI, digital innovation and emerging fintech capabilities, while rethinking how digital products and services were designed, delivered and managed. Leaders explored the role of a “Hybrid by Design” approach in strengthening competitiveness, compliance, resilience and customer experience.

Held in a closed-door, fireside-style format, the session provided a trusted environment for executives to exchange practical insights on modernisation, innovation and the future of technology infrastructure in financial services.