Suade CEO, Diana Paredes moderates key panel at BSA Annual Conference

Diana Paredes, our CEO and co-founder, chaired a panel discussion at the Building Societies Association (BSA) Annual Conference. The session, titled “Data-driven Evolution: Transforming Building Societies in the Digital Era,” explored how digital processes and data analytics are transforming building societies.

Diana opened the discussion by highlighting the role of digital technologies in reshaping the operations of building societies such as Coventry and Melton.

Panellists:

• Mark Mahers, Head of Finance Systems & Data at Coventry Building Society
• Rita Bullivant, Director of IT and Change at Melton Building Society
• Viren Patel, Strategic Advisor in Financial Services at Workday

The panel covered a range of topics, including the shift from manual to digital processes, the importance of upskilling teams, and how cloud solutions and AI are enhancing operational efficiency and customer service.

We’re pleased that Diana could contribute to such an important discussion and are excited about the insights shared and the impact these advancements will have on the future of building societies. We look forward to seeing how these developments will continue to shape the industry.