The global finance industry encompasses a diverse array of investment strategies, asset management, and financial consulting, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and fluctuating market conditions. Specialist market participants provide tailored fiscal products and planning advice critical to the growth of wealth and the economy. Kassem Lahham is a seasoned Senior Banking Consultant with Co-founder & CEO at Bright Wealth Banking, Co-founder & President at Swiss Academy, and Co-founder & CSO at Springbox AI. His experience in these companies gives him the expertise to translate innovation and technology into practice to generate growth and broaden client services in finance and entertainment.
Kassem Lahham began his career as a finance expert with an elevated academic history in finance and banking and work experience in well-established institutions such as Deutsche Bank AG, UBS AG, and Banque Pictet. With a long-term history of experience from the MENA region, GCC, and Europe, Kassem has had an exceptional career in wealth management planning, mergers and acquisitions, and asset management. With cultural awareness and language ability, Kassem offers customized financial products and establishes long-term relationships with his clients. Additional credentials in wealth management and legacy planning provide an additional advantage to clients. Kassem practices teamwork, creativity, and integrity in practice, learning, and leadership in all activities as a professional.
Kassem started his banking career on a typewriter and manual systems and has seen the radical disruption of the banking industry over the last three decades. While the banking and wealth management industries have changed with technological innovation, regulatory transformation, and shifting client desires, Kassem has embraced digital transformation and stayed informed on regulatory updates. Being adaptable has played a major role in his ongoing success. Keeping in view his future prospects, he aims to utilize fintech to spearhead innovation and expansion in the MENA and GCC. Under the guidance of a bank advisor, Kassem utilizes fintech to reduce financial exclusion, automate, and provide personalized customer service.
Recognized by The Silicon Leaders as One of the 10 Influential Leaders Defining the Future of FinTech in 2024, Kassem Lahham’s distinguished career in the global finance industry reflects his unwavering commitment to innovation, adaptability, and client-focused service.
