Nazan Cayrak
Global Account Director and MBA tutor focused on fintech partnerships
United Kingdom
Summary
Strategic fintech and platform account leader: As Global Account Director for Strategic Accounts at Finastra, she focuses on building platform-based ecosystems that connect banks and fintechs, advocating platforms as a way for banks to access innovation while managing risk and scaling partnerships. ac+1
Seasoned sales and business development professional across major tech vendors: Her career includes senior sales and business development roles covering Southeastern Europe and Turkey, and prior positions at SAP, Microsoft, SAS Institute and Oracle, indicating deep experience commercializing technology for banking and enterprise clients. theorg+1
Technically grounded with academic research in computer engineering: She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and authored a master's thesis on algorithm animation systems, reflecting a technical foundation beneath her commercial roles. gov+1
Engaged educator and governance-qualified professional: She participates as an MBA tutor at Saïd Business School's Entrepreneurship Centre and holds postgraduate governance and strategy qualifications (including a corporate governance diploma and Oxford postgraduate diplomas), combining practical industry experience with teaching and governance credentials. ac+2