Alexa Fernandez (Past Speaker)

Alexa is building FinTech bridges across BBVA as Head of Open Innovation UK. Her focus is on creating collisions and originating strategic investment and acquisition opportunities from the fintech ecosystem. She is also the Innovation Lead for the Corporate & Investment Bank Digital Transformation team and for Propel Ventures. Alexa has spearheaded partnerships and relationships with major players (from neobanks and startups to organizations and established banks) to fulfill BBVA’s purpose: to bring the age of opportunity to everyone. Alexa was awarded the BBVA Women in FinTech Opportunity Award 2017, and features on Innovate Finance’s Women in FinTech Powerlist 2016 & 2017. Alexa founded and runs the US Alumni Club, a social network for alumni and club leaders of US universities in the UK and currently serves as its President.