Meet Hubert W E Knapp, a visionary in banking and finance with over 40 years of transformative impact. Renowned for steering both commercial and central banks into the digital age, he co-founded a digital bank in the UK, revolutionizing banking with digital solutions.
Hubert is not just a practitioner but a mentor, blending his extensive field experience with academic insights as a Partner at Chavanette Advisors and an Associate Professor at Makara University's UI Academy. His global career has involved collaborations with top firms across continents.
As an academic, he holds a Master’s in Banking and Finance, and other prestigious degrees, including a diploma from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and a postgraduate degree in Islamic Finance. A celebrated writer and speaker, Hubert champions financial inclusion and fintech innovation.
His works like 'Roadmap to Successful Core Banking Implementation' and ‘CBDC Handbook and Encyclopedia series’ showcase his deep financial insights. Hubert's journey symbolizes passion and foresight in banking, marking him as a key figure in CBDC and digital banking's future.