FinovateFall 2024: relive the world’s premier fintech showcase
FinovateFall 2024: relive the world’s premier fintech showcase


Sherry Graziano is the Head of Digital and Care Center Banking for Truist. She is responsible for delivering client- centric experiences, leads multi-channel acceleration and innovation strategy, and delivery for retail, small business and wealth client segments utilizing client journey architecture. Her scope includes driving revenue through digital commerce and phone-based sales, driving digital adoption and engagement, and focus on distinctive care center interactions.
Prior to this role, she served as the Director of Digital Commerce, where she led the implementation of innovative client- facing digital growth strategies for the enterprise including retail and small business deposits, card, lending and wealth solutions. Graziano joined SunTrust in 2011 and has held several positions in Mortgage including retail loan consultant, sales strategist, operations leader, and transformation leader.
Graziano has served in the banking industry for more than 20 years and has held positions at PHH Mortgage, MetLIfe Home Loans, and Bank of America. In 2019 HousingWire Magazine recognized Graziano as a top Woman of Influence in the industry. As a spokesperson, she has shared her expertise with top media outlets including CNBC, MSNBC, Nightly Business Review, Wall Street Journal, National Mortgage News, Scotsman Guide, MReport, and Realtor.com.
Graziano earned her bachelor's degree from University of Florida and master's degree from Rollins College. She currently co-chairs the Women @ Truist Business Resource Group, serving teammates and focusing on programming for professional development of women across the enterprise. She is a member of CHIEF, Womens50, and serves on the BAI Board of Directors. She is also active with the Human Rights Campaign, and passionate about creating inclusive environments.
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. As a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with leading market share in many high-growth markets, Truist is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.

Jazz Samra is the Head of Strategic Partnerships within Strategy, Digital, and Innovation (SDI) at Wells Fargo. In this role, Jazz is responsible for building upon the strong foundation of the existing Strategic Partnerships team. These relationships encompass a range of stakeholders including emerging technology companies and Venture Capital to large established technology companies.
She previously led Global Partnerships at Marqeta, strengthening business alliances that extended global go-to-market reach and scale while investing deeply in critical payment network partnerships. Her range of experience spans across Fintech, Martech, Hardware and SAS in senior Partnership and Marketing roles, as well as launching award-winning payment products and building new customer solutions.
Jazz was recently named #22 in the Top 50 Most Admired Women in SF (2022). She is an Executive member of Chief and alumnus of the Harvard Executive Leadership Program and Schulich Leadership Executive Program.

Chris Brown, President at Intelygenz USA, is a seasoned leader in the AI and tech industry, specializing in transformative solutions for banking and fintech. Leading a team dedicated to innovation, Chris drives the development of tailored Deep Tech solutions to meet evolving client needs. Under Chris's leadership, Intelygenz has pioneered initiatives that redefine the industry landscape, facilitating banking to be more fintech and fintech more banking. His strategic foresight ensures the delivery of measurable ROI and accelerated project timelines. At Intelygenz, Chris focuses on pushing AI technology boundaries, specializing in data-driven architecture, streaming AI, and human-centric solutions. His vision is to continue pioneering AI solutions that transform banking and fintech, ensuring Intelygenz remains at the forefront of innovation. Prior to his role at Intelygenz, Chris led a global team focused on driving innovation for a leader in the telecom industry. Join Chris on the journey as Intelygenz continues to revolutionize the industry, shaping the future of banking and fintech.

Chris Hilliard is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) with over 20 years of industry experience.

Matt Geiger is the Director of Sales at ShareFile, leading growth and innovation in sales across financial services, healthcare, and the public sector. With over 20 years in tech sales, Matt excels in developing go-to-market strategies that deliver exceptional value. Before ShareFile, he spent 13 years in the partner community, building strategic alliances and driving success. His SaaS industry expertise and ability to navigate complex sales environments make him a sought-after speaker and thought leader. Matt began his career as a teacher and coach, shaping his leadership style and commitment to team development. He holds a bachelor's degree in communication and rhetoric from Iowa State University, where he was an All-Big 12 Scholar Athlete in football and active in theater. Matt's diverse background and unique skill set position him as an influential voice in fintech, sharing insights on sales innovation at Finovate.






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