Finshape, a Prague-based provider of digital banking solutions, has appointed Neil Budd as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Budd brings over 25 years of experience in banking, technology and consulting, and will focus on the company’s international growth, client value delivery, and expansion across Western Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
Current CEO Petr Koutný will assume the role of Chairman of the Board.
“With our Agentic Digital Bank Operating System and new capabilities in loyalty and personalisation, I am confident we will continue to help banks deliver tangible value to their customers and accelerate our growth journey to new markets,”
said Budd.
Finshape has grown steadily in Central and Eastern Europe and in 2025, the company reported EUR 55 million in revenue, a 30% increase year-on-year.
International expansion has been supported by the acquisition of the loyalty platform Realtime-XLS from Collinson Group and a strategic partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank.
Before joining Finshape, Budd held leadership roles at Finastra, including Vice President and Global Head of Strategic Partnerships, and at Accenture, where he was Managing Director for Financial Services.
Finshape serves over 100 financial institutions in 25 countries, supported by more than 600 specialists. Its growth combines organic development with targeted acquisitions.
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