In this episode, I’m very pleased to welcome Richard Wazacz, CEO of Travelex. In addition to describing how he sees the links between shareholders, purpose, and culture, he discusses Travelex’s different approach to transformation, which combines the speed and agility of a start-up with the scale and impact of global player. He also talks about how he ensures he stays on track with their strategy. Join me for a frank, pointed, and informative discussion.
Travelex are one of the market leading specialist providers of foreign exchange. Founded in 1976 and differentiated by their brand and market footprint, over the past 45 years they have built a network of foreign exchange stores and developed Travelex as a trusted and widely recognised brand in international money. Their mission is to simplify their customers’ access to international money, however and whenever.
An experienced leader in the digital space, Richard has a proven track record of innovation, strategy and operations across industries including fintech, financial services, and travel.
Prior to joining Travelex, Richard served as CEO at Brickvest, a commercial real estate debt company. Before this, Richard spent six years at the Octopus Group, where he was the founder CEO of a number of new fintech businesses. He has also held senior leadership positions at both Lloyds Banking Group and Prudential. Earlier in his career Richard led logistic and baggage operations across Heathrow Airport, having started his career at Shell as a process engineer.
Richard holds a master's in engineering from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is also a Fulbright Scholar and a Sainsbury Management Fellow.
https://www.travelex.co.uk/
Richard Wazacz