Matthias Kröner

Founder & Former CEO of Fidor

Matthias Kröner is a highly respected thought leader within the global financial services community. He has built bridges between the traditional banking world and FinTech-powered digital banking platforms. The tech enthusiast has co-founded two digital banks.

"A visionary thinker and entrepreneur operating in the financial services"

Topics

Green Finance
Financial Inclusion
Big Data
AI
Open Banking

Languages

He presents in English and German.

How he presents

Matthias Kröner speaks with energy, clarity, and authenticity. Known for his engaging, down-to-earth style, he blends deep industry knowledge with compelling real-world stories, making complex topics in finance, digital transformation, and innovation both accessible and thought-provoking. Whether on stage or in more intimate settings, Kröner encourages dialogue, challenges assumptions, and inspires action.

Publications

2023
Podcast: Breaking Bank Europe

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In Detail

Matthias was CEO, co-founder and shareholder of Fidor Group, a Munich-headquartered digital and mobile bank and financial services technology provider. Under his leadership, Fidor has grown massively and today Fidor acts globally (running offices in Dubai, Munich, New York and Singapore), operates in BtoC and BtoB and has received a string of awards for its innervational capability. Before Fidor, he co-created Europe’s first digital bank and online broker, DAB bank. Matthias has built an international reputation as a prime mover and co-creator of the FinTech segment and is recognised as a thought leader, a multi award-winning inspirational keynote speaker and blogger. He is also a successful incubator and investor for several highly innovative start-up companies.

What he offers you

Matthias shows how technology can be used to build bridges between financial services and impactful projects that help to make the world a better place. Concepts such as green finance and financial inclusion have the potential to positively affect the lives of millions of people, and his mission is to democratise access to banking and self-determined finance management, using digital financial services to create meaningful, sustainable change.

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