Finastra appoints Adam Banks to Board of Directors

By Vriti Gothi

Finastra has appointed Adam Banks to its Board of Directors, strengthening its commitment to technology-led transformation across the financial services sector.

Mr. Banks, widely regarded as an authority on digital strategy and operational resilience, brings extensive leadership experience spanning banking, cybersecurity, infrastructure and global logistics.

Throughout his career, Banks has held senior positions at several major organisations. As Global Group Chief Technology and Information Officer at A.P. Moller–Maersk, he oversaw a comprehensive overhaul of the company’s technology operations and played a key role in restoring services following the 2017 cyberattack, which remains the largest of its kind. He also founded the shipping industry’s digital standards body, which is now adopted by the vast majority of global carriers.

Earlier roles included serving as Executive Vice President of Technology at FINkit (previously Monetise) and sixteen years at Visa, where he rose to become Chief Technology Officer and Head of IT. Banks now advises a diverse mix of FTSE 100 companies and high-growth start-ups, contributing his expertise through board and committee positions focused on risk, remuneration and digital innovation.

Chris Walters, Chief Executive Officer at Finastra, said: “Adam is a proven change agent whose expertise spans the technologies and industries that are shaping the future of financial services. His insight will be invaluable as we execute our strategy to be the partner of choice for mission-critical financial software solutions.”

Adam Banks, Board of Directors at Finastra, said, “I am excited to join Finastra’s Board at such a pivotal time. Chris and the leadership team have a compelling vision for the future, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of focused growth and customer success.”

The appointment was made through Vista Equity Partners’ external board programme. Vista, Finastra’s majority investor, launched this initiative in 2017 to identify, develop and place experienced board members across its portfolio companies, building a pipeline of skilled candidates to help steer technology-focused businesses through evolving market demands.

Banks’ addition to the Board underlines Finastra’s ambition to remain at the forefront of the sector’s digital evolution, supporting financial institutions worldwide with solutions designed to meet shifting customer expectations and drive long-term growth.