Russell Copeling
About Russell Copeling
Russell Copeling serves as the North American Director of Business Advisory for Digital and Core Banking at SAP Fioneer, a position he has held since 2021 in Toronto, Canada. With extensive experience in the financial services sector, he has previously worked for notable companies such as IBM, Zafin, and SAP, contributing to various roles focused on solution architecture and business process modernization.
Work at SAP Fioneer
Russell Copeling has been serving as the North American Director for Business Advisory in Digital and Core Banking at SAP Fioneer since 2021. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he has contributed to the company's focus on digital transformation in the banking sector. His role involves overseeing advisory services that help clients navigate the complexities of digital banking solutions.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current position, Russell Copeling held various roles in the financial services sector. He worked at IBM Global Business Services as an Independent CRM Technical Consultant for ABSA Bank in South Africa from 2004 to 2007. He also served as a Customer Solution Director at SAP from 2017 to 2021 and as a Solutions Architect at National Bank of Canada in 2015.
Expertise in System Landscape Transformation
Russell possesses advanced knowledge in system landscape transformation and the adoption of modern integration components. His expertise enables organizations to centralize operations and support interoperability. He has a solid understanding of financial services business processes, which aids in solution design and business process modernization.
Leadership in Geographically Distributed Teams
Russell has experience leading geographically distributed teams within the financial services industry. His leadership capabilities have been demonstrated through his involvement in international multi-million-dollar transformation programs, where he has worked closely with clients at all organizational levels on both business and IT aspects.
Career Path and Consulting Roles
Throughout his career, Russell has held various consulting roles. He worked as an Independent Solutions Architect at ILLUMITI in 2014 and as a Business Architect at Zafin in 2016. Additionally, he has held positions at SAP as a Principal Solution Architect and at LeasePlan Australia as an Independent CRM Technical Consultant, contributing to diverse projects across different regions.