Data Strategies to Support SME Lending

Ravi is a Subject Matter on all things credit risk at Dun & Bradstreet. He is an effective data, risk analytics & professional with the ability to critically assess business problems at a strategic level, providing creative solutions, leveraging data and technology to improve colleague & client experiences. He is known for driving transformational change by offering sustainable solutions, resilient leadership and building high performing teams.

Lee heads up the Data and Research team, which is responsible for gathering, analysing and producing commentary on a range of data series covering payments, business and personal finance. Her focus is on ensuring the information requirements of members are met, supporting advocacy priorities and monitoring developments in the UK economy. The team also supports the broader research activities across UK finance. 

Prior to joining UK Finance, Lee was Deputy Director at the Enterprise Research Centre and previously Chief Economist at Make UK.

Francesco is an Assistant Professor in the Finance department at ESCP Business School. His research investigates the role of financial intermediaries in the economy, with a particular focus on housing markets, modern non-bank lending (e.g., FinTech), and corporate finance.

Ryan is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership and business development across various industries. Currently serving as Executive Vice President - International at Provenir. Previous roles include Global Business Owner - Platforms at LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder of TruNarrative.