Innes Macleod
About Innes Macleod
Innes Macleod is an Innovation Manager at SWIFT, specializing in crisis and corporate communications, with a focus on innovation events at the Sibos programme. He has a background in security awareness, technology management, and multi-platform communications, and advocates for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Work at SWIFT
Innes Macleod has served as the Innovation Manager at SWIFT since 2018. In this role, he oversees the Discover zone and the Innotribe at Sibos programme, which focuses on innovation events. His responsibilities include managing initiatives that promote new ideas and technologies within the financial sector. He operates from the Brussels Area, Belgium, contributing to SWIFT's mission to enhance global financial communications.
Education and Expertise
Innes Macleod studied at the University of Kent from 1992 to 1996, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in French and German. Prior to this, he attended the British School of Brussels for 13 years, from 1978 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in crisis and corporate communications, as well as multi-platform communications, including video and social media.
Background
Innes Macleod has a solid background in security awareness and technology management. His experience encompasses various aspects of communication, particularly in crisis situations. He has developed a talent for writing, which complements his communication skills across different media platforms. This diverse background equips him to handle complex challenges in the innovation landscape.
Achievements
Innes Macleod actively advocates for diversity and inclusion within the workplace. He is passionate about emerging technologies, particularly quantum technologies and artificial intelligence, and their implications for the future of finance. His involvement in innovation events and programs reflects his commitment to fostering a progressive environment in the financial sector.