Daniela Sozzi
Consultant, Public Speaker, and Director in London
Skilled strategist with exceptional execution, communication and collaboration strength.
I am a Payments and Fintech expert with a foundational background in corporate finance and strategy.
My career is marked by extensive interim management experience, where I have demonstrated my ability to lead from strategic planning through to successful execution. I have a strong track record in organizational post-merger integration, as well as redesign and restructuring initiatives, ensuring that companies emerge stronger and more streamlined.
What I do
I support clients through the intricacies of strategic planning and digital transformation.
My approach is designed to:
- bridge strategy gaps,
- align priorities, and
- facilitate complex tech-driven transformation initiatives.
I do not offer standardised solutions. Instead, I collaborate closely with incumbent teams to craft and execute bespoke, data-driven strategies that yield tangible results swiftly.
How I do it
My process begins by framing specific problems, developing custom KPIs, and designing targeted actions to drive measurable improvements.
By engaging my services, you benefit from the expertise of a seasoned consultant combined with the agility and cost-efficiency typically associated with independent professionals.
As an advisor, I keep my finger on the pulse of European product, regulatory, and tech trends, driving enterprise-wide value creation and effective change management. I am also deeply involved in Private Equity advisory related to M&A of privately-owned and listed companies.
CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Deep understanding of European regulations, commercial trends, competitive offerings
- Commercial acumen and strong business modelling capabilities, particularly in the payments space
- Ability to design and deliver strategies and roadmaps, that impact equity value
- Ownership of the strategic planning process and investment budget
- Demonstrated strategic leadership in a matrix-type organisation, upskilling and upscaling teams
- Problem solving abilities and great attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
MY INTERESTS
- Networking in the fintech space
- Actively participate in industry events
- Support digital and financial literacy initiatives
- Staying abreast of emerging trends
- Opportunities for mentorship
MY CREATIVE TYPE
According to the Adobe test, I am an “adventurer”.
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