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Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
Flex and the City puts the human back at the heart of financial services.
Rachel Treece, CEO of The Henka Institute, sits down with some of the industry's most remarkable leaders. Not to talk about markets or metrics, but about who they are, how they lead, and what they believe it will take to make financial services something worth being proud of again.
Because the people shaping this industry have fascinating stories. They've navigated crises, made hard calls, got things wrong, and kept going. They've built teams, changed their minds, and found a leadership style that's entirely their own. And most of the time, none of that makes it into a conference panel or a press release.
This is where those conversations finally happen.
Honest, human, and long overdue.
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
Flex and The City with Stephanie Eckermann - Episode 77
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I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Dr. Stephanie Eckermann, Executive Board Member of Deutsche Börse AG and Chairwoman of Clearstream entities, for Flex and the City.
We talked about career paths, female leadership, attracting young talent to finance, AND the surprising link between running a global post-trade business and hosting a great BBQ.
From AI to agency, data to diversity—this episode is packed with insights for leaders at every level.
- The REAL skills modern finance leaders need
- Why curiosity at the top isn’t optional
- Attracting the next gen to finance
- AI, agency, and authenticity
Stephanie is a powerhouse in European finance—and also a mother of three, a diversity champion, and someone who leads with heart and clarity in a complex world.
It’s bold, brilliant, and absolutely worth a listen.