Awards & Recognitions

We are pleased to share that Chris Walters has been named CEO of the Year in the Global 100 – 2026 Awards.

These awards recognize people and organizations setting the benchmark in business excellence and innovation.

We are pleased to announce that Chris Walters has been recognized as one of the Top Financial Technology CEOs of 2025 by The Financial Technology Report.

This distinction underscores his strategic vision, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to driving innovation within the financial services industry.

We’re thrilled to announce that Finastra has been selected for The Software Report’s prestigious Top Software Companies Award.

This honor reflects our dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions and driving meaningful impact across the industry.

We’re thrilled that Ali Khan, Chief Data Officer (CDO) at Finastra, has been named one of Hot Topics’ Top CDOs in the prestigious 2025 CDO 100 Awards. This honor recognizes Ali’s exceptional leadership in data strategy and analytics, celebrating his ability to harness the power of data to drive innovation across Finastra’s global banking and financial services solutions.

Ali’s recognition as a Top CDO highlights his dedication to fostering a culture of data excellence at Finastra. Through cross-functional collaboration, his leadership transforms complex data challenges into strategic opportunities, driving smarter decision-making, delivering more personalized client experiences, and laying a strong foundation for future growth.

Finastra has been selected as the Financial Software Provider of the Year – Global at the Pan Finance Awards (2025), for showcasing significant global integration, impact and innovation.

We’re proud to share that Finastra has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Fintech Companies in the world by Fintech Magazine, ranking among the top 20. This prestigious list celebrates the global innovators reshaping financial services through cutting-edge technology, customer-centric solutions, and regulatory excellence. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to driving digital transformation and setting new standards in the fintech industry.

Recognized for its leadership in delivering cutting-edge digital solutions to financial institutions, Finastra stands out among the UK’s most innovative fintech companies in the enterprise category.

This recognition reinforces our dedication to empower financial institutions to thrive in a digital-first world.

We are proud to announce that Mary Kay Theriault, our Senior Director of Product Management, has been recognized as a 2025 Insider by HousingWire.

The 2025 class of HousingWire Insiders features 80 exceptional operational leaders who are making a real impact behind the scenes across the housing industry. This award honors professionals who consistently go above and beyond to deliver excellence in operations.