Khalid Talukder is the Co-Founder and CEO of DKK Partners, a leading provider of foreign exchange (FX) services to banks and businesses in emerging and frontier markets. With over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, working for UBS, Citi and Deutsche Bank, Khalid specializes in managing high growth companies. In his role, he has overseen the company’s rapid expansion, which includes reaching over $1BN of flow, being net income positive and opening offices across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Khalid is committed to ensuring that DKK operates as a profitable but also ethical business. The company regularly conducts charitable initiatives and fundraising, including donating a five-figure sum to Shelter, the charity which tackles homelessness in the UK.

In addition to mentoring and community outreach work, Khalid frequently speaks at high profile events including Parliamentary summits and think tanks about the future of the fintech industry.