Neal Cross is currently co-founder of PictureWealth, one of the world’s fastest growing wealth-tech companies, going from $0 to $8bn funds in under 5 years. He is also the non-executive director at Peppermint Innovation, an ASX listed business unifying the 15-million-member co-op banking sector in the Philippines. Prior to this,... Read more
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Neal Cross is currently co-founder of PictureWealth, one of the world’s fastest growing wealth-tech companies, going from $0 to $8bn funds in under 5 years. He is also the non-executive director at Peppermint Innovation, an ASX listed business unifying the 15-million-member co-op banking sector in the Philippines. Prior to this, Cross was the Group Chief Innovation Officer at DBS Bank in Singapore, the global benchmark for digital transformation in financial services. Before DBS, Neal Cross was at MasterCard, where he was the VP of Innovation for Asia and MEA and Microsoft, as the APAC Director for financial services. He has been recognised with Harvard and MIT case studies and multiple awards, including the world’s most disruptive CIO/CTO globally from judges Sir Richard Branson and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Neal Cross has spoken at hundreds of events – SIBOS, Money 20/20, SFF, Project Management Institute and the G20. Not only as a speaker, but as a panel chair and conference MC. His humorous but deep insight is a regular feature on the conference and corporate speaker circuit. He doesn’t just focus on finance subjects; he has a wealth of experience at navigating some of the worlds largest and smallest companies to affect lasting change.
In his spare time, he has built social enterprises to help save the endangered orangutans and coral reefs in Sumatra, and due to this, was recently listed in the Global Meaningful Business 100, which focuses on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). All his speaker fees goes towards these projects.
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You can book Neal Cross through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Neal's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Neal Cross's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Neal tailored to your event.
Neal Cross speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Change, Digital, Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurial. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Neal to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Neal Cross for events worldwide, subject to Neal's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Neal Cross is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Neal can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Neal Cross on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Neal can offer.
Neal Cross delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Neal Cross's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Change, Digital, Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurial. To get a clear sense of Neal's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Neal Cross can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Change, Digital, Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurial is relevant. Details of Neal's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Neal Cross is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Neal Cross, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Neal's current availability for your dates.