Sara-Amanda O'Keane
Sara is a seasoned investment banking executive passionate about digital transformation and innovation in shaping the future of finance. She is highly proficient in seamlessly aligning strategy and risk management to grow alpha and market share by utilising technology as a differentiator, including the use of responsible AI. She is an authority in increasing the integrity and explainability of a firm's lending and investment decision-making where AI is utilized and the confluence of AI and sustainability.
Sara boasts a wealth of experience at the highest levels of leadership, implementing, advising, and training boards and executive teams of the world’s largest financial services firms across EMEA, APAC, and North America. Her counsel extends to AI strategy, data governance, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Notably, Sara has been a trusted advisor to regulators, governments, and other policy makers on how best to approach and understand such critical matters.
Sara is a Steering Committee member of 100 Women in Finance, a member of European Women on Boards Technology Executive Group, and a member of National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New York Chapter.