Christopher Hollins
Head of Global Product Sales & Delivery SVB, a Division of First Citizens Bank
Christopher Hollins is the Head of Global Product Sales and Delivery at SVB, a division of First CitizensBank, where he has been instrumental in transforming the platform’s solution delivery model to ensurethat SVB’s Commercial Bank innovation economy clients have access to the best partners and Solutionsto solve business challenges and have optimal banking relationships along their journey.Christopher joined SVB in May 2021, bringing with him over 20 years of global marketing, sales andstrategy experience in financial services, mobile telecom, and technology. He has a record of innovationand leadership in iconic, brand led companies such as JPMC, American Express, and AT&T.
In addition to his many career accomplishments, Christopher is also an avid philanthropist who haschampioned multiple initiatives to improve and scale the financial success of entrepreneurs and smallbusiness owners. While at JPMC, Christopher was the Business Banking executive sponsor of Chase’sUnderserved Entrepreneurs project which helps to improve the ability of women and military vets tobecome financially successful business owners. He led the team to focus on ways to leverage broad datasources to improve their credit eligibility and business planning for better bankingrelationships with agoal of improving their meaningful access to credit.Christopher sits on multiple boards including the Board of Directors for the Sickle Cell DiseaseAssociation and the Donald and Winfred Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership.
Christopher is agraduate of Grinnell College and earned an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.Christopher and his family reside in New Jersey.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Lunch & Learn: Navigating Fintech’s Crossroads: Challenges, Opportunities & the AI Advantage
Fintech companies are navigating a rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape. Interest rates are shifting, regulatory oversight is tightening, and venture investment remains subdued—but opportunities are still emerging. While late-stage capital is harder to secure, early-stage deals continue to move forward. At the same time, AI is proving to be a transformative force, driving efficiency in customer interactions, productivity, and finance-specific applications. For fintech leaders, the key challenge is clear: how to make smart spending decisions while maintaining growth and financial resilience.
This discussion will dive into the strategies fintech companies are using to manage burn, extend runway, and position themselves for long-term success. We’ll break down the latest shifts in VC funding, explore AI’s role in both broad and industry-specific applications, and examine the financial tools shaping the next phase of growth. Topics will include spend management, venture debt, embedded payments, and the evolving CFO tech stack.
Join top fintech operators, investors, and founders as we unpack where the market is headed, how companies are adapting to shifting investor priorities, and what role AI will play in defining the future of financial technology.
Wednesday 12 March 01:00 - 01:40 Bellini 2001A - 2101B
Fintech companies are navigating a rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape. Interest rates are shifting, regulatory oversight is tightening, and venture investment remains subdued—but opportunities are still emerging. While late-stage capital is harder to secure, early-stage deals continue to move forward. At the same time, AI is proving to be a transformative force, driving efficiency in customer interactions, productivity, and finance-specific applications. For fintech leaders, the key challenge is clear: how to make smart spending decisions while maintaining growth and financial resilience.
This discussion will dive into the strategies fintech companies are using to manage burn, extend runway, and position themselves for long-term success. We’ll break down the latest shifts in VC funding, explore AI’s role in both broad and industry-specific applications, and examine the financial tools shaping the next phase of growth. Topics will include spend management, venture debt, embedded payments, and the evolving CFO tech stack.
Join top fintech operators, investors, and founders as we unpack where the market is headed, how companies are adapting to shifting investor priorities, and what role AI will play in defining the future of financial technology.
Bellini 2001A - 2101B US/Pacific
