The Progress Report

Leading with trust: A CEO’s guide to driving customer service excellence

The Progress Report

Show Notes

How can commercial lenders build and maintain trust with their clients in the face of an uncertain global economic outlook? For financial services CEOs, it starts with refining work processes, managing risk, and maximizing the value of data generated by business and IT ecosystems.

In this episode, we delve into the journey of one leading CEO who has mastered the art of creating relentless customer experience excellence and shareholder value through trust-building.

Featured experts

Rick Bare, CEO and President, Automated Financial Systems Inc. (AFS)

Dr. Elena Huff, Director, Consult Partner, Kyndryl

Tom Yezzi, Customer Partner, Kyndryl

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