about IGOR PEJIC

Igor Pejic writes and speaks about major tech-driven shifts, banking, and finance. His latest book Big Tech in Finance analyzes how tech titans are remaking the global financial system. His previous title Blockchain Babel won the Independent Press Award 2020 and was profiled as a Financial Times book of the month. Igor publishes the valued industry newsletter The New Frontier.

For his work on blockchain and its impact on business Igor was voted into the finals of the Bracken Bower Prize by McKinsey and The Financial Times. Ever since, Igor is a recognized international keynote speaker, expert panelist, and respected author, while continuing his work as a banker. His articles and interviews appear in media such as the New York Times, Bloomberg, or the American Banker.

Based on his background, he works at the cusp of the practitioner's view and academic rigor. He has worked as a management consultant advising Fortune 100 companies and held different management positions in banking and payments. He is currently based at one of Europe’s largest banking groups. Igor has also worked as a business journalist and taught at the University of Vienna, from which he holds three degrees: an MA in English Linguistics, as well as a BA and MA in Journalism. Moreover, he completed an MBA at the WU Executive Academy.