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Techday NZ
5 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push
Backbase has appointed Adrian McPhee as its new Chief Technology Officer to advance its AI-powered banking platform and technology vision. McPhee brings over 20 years of experience in technology transformation across sectors including fintech, retail, mobility, and digital marketplaces. His appointment comes after the recent launch of Backbase's AI-powered Banking Platform, which the company says is designed to put banks at the forefront of the sector's technological shift. Prior to his new role, McPhee served as Global CTO at LeasePlan. There, he led a technology organisation of more than 1,000 employees and drove the company's digital transformation initiatives. LeasePlan operates in 28 countries and its banking division is regulated by the European Central Bank. While at LeasePlan, McPhee oversaw the modernisation of its digital architecture, expanding engineering teams from 25 to more than 500 professionals. He also played a key role in establishing data, AI and analytics platforms, leading to notable business outcomes and recognition, most prominently through the 2022 IDC Award for Data Management Excellence. His broader career includes extensive experience in building engineering cultures, updating legacy systems, and launching new digital business areas at scale. This background is seen as aligning with Backbase's current strategy as it seeks to scale AI solutions in the banking industry. AI-first technology agenda The company's leadership has stated that McPhee's expertise is expected to support its mission to help banks achieve growth through AI. Backbase is focused on delivering its AI Banking Platform to new markets, aiming to enable banks to optimise processes and customer interactions at a time of ongoing industry transformation. Jouk Pleiter, CEO & Founder of Backbase, said, "Adrian's track record in scaling technology organisations and delivering transformative digital platforms makes him the ideal CTO for Backbase as we lead the industry into the AI-powered future of banking. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and help banks unlock growth." As Chief Technology Officer, McPhee will be responsible for the company's international technology and data operations, overseeing product engineering and managing the development of new capabilities for Backbase's Intelligence Fabric and Agentic AI. His brief also includes driving the adoption of Backbase's AI-powered Banking Platform across global markets. McPhee explained his perspective on taking on the new role at Backbase, stating, "Joining Backbase at such a transformative time for the banking industry is a challenge I'm looking forward to taking on. Looking at Backbase's technology, combined with its industry-wide adoption, we're uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of AI-driven transformation for financial institutions. I look forward to working with the leadership team and exceptional Backbase talent around the world to deliver breakthrough value for our customers and help banks realize the full potential of AI." Supporting digital transformation Backbase has established a presence in the global financial technology market with its platform, which offers services covering Retail, SME, Commercial, Private Banking, and Wealth Management. The company's stated goal is to equip banks to modernise operations by unifying sales and servicing functions through a digital suite. The appointment of a CTO with experience in large-scale data, AI, and analytics implementation, alongside the recent platform developments, signals Backbase's intent to deliver technological capability to its client banks internationally. Backbase has regional headquarters in Atlanta and Singapore and operates in several major cities worldwide, including London, Sydney, Toronto, Dubai, Kraków, Cardiff, Hyderabad, and Mexico City. The company reports that its technology supports digital and AI transformations for more than 150 financial institutions globally.
Finextra
13-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as chief technology officer
Backbase, the global leader in AI-powered banking technology, announces the appointment of Adrian McPhee as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). 0 McPhee, an accomplished digital, technology, and data leader with a proven track record in scaling global technology organizations, joins Backbase at a pivotal moment as the company accelerates its vision following the launch of the world's first AI-powered Banking Platform. Strategic appointment to drive next-gen banking transformation With over two decades of experience driving technology transformation across fintech, retail, mobility, and digital marketplaces, Adrian McPhee brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial energy and enterprise expertise. McPhee previously served as Global CTO for LeasePlan, one of the world's leading leasing companies with presence in 28 countries. At LeasePlan, which also has a significant banking division, and operated under the regulation of the European Central Bank (ECB), McPhee led a technology organization of over 1,000 and spearheaded the company's award-winning digital transformation. More specifically, he architected and delivered a next-generation digital architecture and scaled engineering teams from 25 to 500+, establishing leading data, AI and analytics platforms. McPhee's leadership was instrumental in advancing technology and business outcomes for LeasePlan, with achievements that grew the business, realized operational efficiencies and earned the 2022 IDC Award for Data Management Excellence. His overall experience spans building high-performing engineering cultures, modernizing legacy systems, data & AI, and launching new digital propositions at scale. Powering Backbase's AI-first strategy McPhee's appointment reinforces Backbase's commitment to attracting world-class talent to support its mission of putting banks in growth mode in the era of AI. Following the recent launch of its next-generation AI-powered Banking Platform, Backbase is delivering on its promise to put banks at the forefront of the AI revolution, driving sustainable, profitable growth for its clients. 'Adrian's track record in scaling technology organizations and delivering transformative digital platforms makes him the ideal CTO for Backbase as we lead the industry into the AI-powered future of banking,' said Jouk Pleiter, CEO & Founder of Backbase. 'His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and help banks unlock growth'. Driving innovation and customer impact As CTO, McPhee will oversee Backbase's global technology and data strategy, product engineering, and innovation agenda, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the industry. His mandate includes advancing Backbase's Intelligence Fabric, expanding the capabilities of Agentic AI, and supporting the rapid adoption of the AI-powered Banking Platform across global markets. 'Joining Backbase at such a transformative time for the banking industry is a challenge I'm looking forward to taking on,' said McPhee. 'Looking at Backbase's technology, combined with its industry-wide adoption, we're uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of AI-driven transformation for financial institutions. I look forward to working with the leadership team and exceptional Backbase talent around the world to deliver breakthrough value for our customers and help banks realize the full potential of AI.'
