Plinqit Founder & CEO Kathleen Craig Named a Finalist for American Banker’s 2024 Innovators of the Year Award

by Kirsten Longnecker | May 21, 2024 | Articles, Business, Frontpage, News, Press, Uncategorized

Kathleen Craig named amongst 20 leaders in banking and fintech in this year’s Innovators of the Year awards.

Plinqit, the first platform that brings together automated savings, data-driven financial wellness content and virtual account management, today announced that its founder and CEO, Kathleen Craig, has been selected by American Banker as a 2024 Innovators of the Year award finalist.

“It is an incredible honor to be recognized as a finalist for this year’s Innovators of the Year awards”
– Kathleen Craig, Founder & CEO at Plinqit

American Banker’s Innovators of the Year award honors people who are leading innovation across banking and financial technology, setting the course for the industry’s future. These individuals and teams have driven initiatives that have substantially benefited consumers, their businesses, and the sector, while demonstrating exemplary leadership, teamwork, and personal ambition. Among the 20 finalists, one top winner will be announced at an awards dinner at American Banker’s DIGITAL BANKING conference, which takes place June 24-25, 2024 at The Boca Raton resort in Florida.

“From embedded banking to artificial intelligence, these bank and fintech leaders aren’t just identifying great ideas, they’re executing them,” says Penny Crosman, Executive Editor, Technology at American Banker. “The results of their innovative initiatives provide massive benefits to customers and drive their businesses — and the industry at large — to new and interesting places.”

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