Bio
Bradley Leimer is Head of Fintech Partnerships and Open Innovation at SMBC Group, the second largest bank in Japan, and the 13th largest globally. His role is focused on further building out the partnerships function at SMBC by researching and connecting emerging technologies and solutions to meet current and future business needs. This includes exploring the external fintech and tech ecosystem, working and partnering with startups across the financial business model (with a special focus on AI-driven solutions), as well as working with venture capital firms, incubators and accelerators, and varied enterprise technology partners.
For SMBC Group related business activities, contact Bradley at bradley.leimer@smbcgroup.com.
Experience
Summary
Bradley's previous roles prior to SMBC include formally advising several startups (two exits and $37 million+ raised) and being the Co-Host of the One Vision podcast and Co-Founder of financial services and technology consulting firm Unconventional Ventures. As the former Head of Innovation and Fintech Strategy at Santander U.S., his team connected the bank to the fintech ecosystem and served as an observatory for the global organization for trends originating in the U.S. that have potential to expand and accelerate globally. Bradley adds additional perspective leading marketing and technology teams and projects within the bank and credit union industry and from a decade driving database marketing and analytic programs.
Bradley Leimer Profile: https://bit.ly/4frLQ5N
Current Resume/CV: https://bit.ly/3LPJRup
For Speaking/Consulting/Writing Inquiries please contact: bleimer@gmail.com