Alastair Lukies CBE is a UK businessman and entrepreneur best known as a pioneer and champion for the UK’s globally Fintech industry. He has been at the forefront of the UK’s Financial Technology industry, working with financial institutions, investors and regulators to promote collaboration and mutual benefit across the ecosystem. Al is Founder & CEO of Pollinate International. He is also Chair of the Fintech Alliance, Vice-Chairman of the Global Advisory Council at Motive Partners, and sits on the Prime Minister’s Business Council. Prior to Pollinate, Al founded Monitise and was awarded a CBE for services to mobile banking and charity in June 2014.