Herman Schueller

Director, Innovation and Technology Risk Supervision

Dubai Financial Services Authority

With over two decades of experience in providing thought leadership, talent development, and performance management, he has successfully orchestrated large-scale digital transformation initiatives across various financial sectors. In his current role as Director, Innovation and Technology Risk Supervision at the Dubai Financial Services Authority, he oversees the supervision of the Fintech Authorised Firms and manage Cyber and Technology risk supervision across the DFSA Authorised firms. He also drives innovation and help to develop the Fintech ecosystem within the DIFC. Formerly, he was Head of Digital Transformation at the Central Bank of the UAE, where he oversaw the Digital Transformation team, which helped to develop detailed business requirements and spearhead initiatives in Open Finance, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and the Innovation Hub. As project lead for mBridge, he managed the cross-border CBDC initiative, collaborating with member central banks and the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub to implement a blockchain issuance and redemption platform. Prior to coming to the UAE, he was at Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong, where he led the Digital Transformation & Innovation team, enhancing project management capabilities across Greater China and North Asia.