Alexandre Neves is an Individual Expert Member at the Digital Pound Foundation and leads the DPF’s Payments Working Group. He is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in strategy, technology, and leadership roles. As the Manager of Accenture Strategy & Consulting Payments practice, he brings a wealth of experience to the table, assisting clients in identifying, building, and sustaining tangible business value across industries and countries.
With a solid foundation in Electrical Engineering from his BSc degree and a Finance MBA, Alexandre possesses a unique blend of technical and business acumen, enabling him to navigate complex projects and deliver innovative solutions. Throughout his career, he has been deeply engaged in the Banking Industry, working on several high-scale IT projects, and specialising in Payments Schemes, including International, Domestic, and SEPA.
Alexandre’s area of expertise lies in defining effective strategies, managing innovation, and delivering successful programs and projects. His proficiency spans Core Banking, Corporate Treasury, and Digital Payments, where he has helped organisations optimise their operations and embrace digital transformation.
As a Senior Business Analyst, Alexandre has demonstrated a keen ability to understand intricate payment systems, analyse their intricacies, and provide expert guidance to clients. His holistic approach to engagements combines strategy, technology, and operational considerations, making him a sought-after advisor in the field.
Passionate about delivering value and driving positive change, Alexandre Neves continuously strives to stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies. His commitment to excellence and customer-centric approach has earned him a strong reputation as a trusted advisor to numerous clients seeking to enhance their competitive edge and embrace innovation.
“A new payment service can only succeed if it provides tangible value to a broad range of market participants (e.g., banks, payment service providers, merchants, end-users), which tend to have conflicting needs and objectives. There are a couple of examples of good UK payment services that failed to take-off due to lack of buy-in from key market participants. To address the conflicting views of the market participants there needs to be a platform/venue that enables the market participants to reach a solution that is desirable as a whole. I have joined the Digital Pound Foundation because I believe that the DPF is very well positioned to play this moderator role that is so much needed to the success of the digital Pound.” – Alexandre Neves
