Sectors:
Financial ServicesCapabilities:
Artificial Intelligence, Mergers and Acquisitions, StrategyRichard Winston
Biography
Richard Winston is a Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Services at Slalom, overseeing strategic direction and driving innovative growth, partnerships, and community across all segments. With over three decades of experience, he’s been at the forefront of integrating technology and ingenuity to redefine possibilities in the sector. Winston’s commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned him as a thought leader in the industry, championing strategies that not only drive operational efficiency and competitive edge but also foster significant growth. His expertise spans strategic innovation, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and customer experience enhancement, making him a pivotal figure in crafting business and operating models that are both resilient and forward-thinking.
Before his current role, Richard began his career in Financial Services at Accenture where he gained invaluable insights into the power of technology in transforming traditional financial services. In addition to Accenture and Slalom, Richard also worked with Finxact, a next-gen core banking provider and AWS in a Financial Services global industry role. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information processing from the University of Texas.
Area of Expertise
Slalom’s areas of expertise include:
– Strategy & Innovation – Helping clients define bold visions, growth strategies, and roadmaps for transformation.
– Customer Experience – Designing and delivering human-centered digital experiences that delight customers.
– Technology Enablement – Building modern platforms using cloud, data, AI, and software engineering to unlock innovation.
– Data & Analytics – Enabling data-driven decisions through data strategy, engineering, visualization, and advanced analytics.
– Organizational Effectiveness – Empowering organizations through change management, workforce transformation, and operating model design.
– Cloud & Infrastructure – Accelerating cloud adoption and building scalable, secure technology environments.
– Program & Product Delivery – Driving outcomes with agile delivery models, PMO leadership, and product development expertise.
Specifically in Financial Services, Slalom focuses on:
– Digital Banking & Customer Experience – Transforming retail, business, and wealth banking experiences with personalization, omnichannel strategy, and digital engagement.
– Data Modernization & Analytics – Helping banks, insurers, and capital markets firms move to modern data platforms like Snowflake and harness insights for growth, compliance, and efficiency.
– AI & Intelligent Automation – Deploying generative AI, machine learning, and automation to improve customer service, fraud detection, underwriting, and operational efficiency.
– Core & Platform Transformation – Modernizing legacy banking and insurance platforms with cloud-native solutions and integration of modern ecosystems..
– Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Readiness – Supporting clients in building resilient, data-driven risk and regulatory frameworks to meet evolving standards and expectations.
– M&A & Growth Enablement – Supporting transactions, integrations, and new market entry with strategy, execution, and technology alignment.
– Payments & Embedded Finance – Helping institutions reimagine payments, digital wallets, and embedded financial products.
Group Overview
Slalom technology consulting experts have earned the trust of the top hardware, software, and professional services companies that advance technology at every turn.
Hardware
From home entertainment systems to mobile handset manufacturing, Slalom partners with hardware companies to help them understand customer needs and adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.
Software
Slalom collaborates with software companies of all sizes to drive innovation and foster growth. By leveraging emerging technologies, Slalom helps these companies thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
Semiconductor
In today’s increasingly connected world, semiconductor companies play a vital role. Slalom provides insights, services, and solutions to help these companies navigate uncertainty and leverage emerging technologies such as AI and IoT.
Professional Services
Slalom works with professional services organizations to drive ROI by fostering innovation and helping them adapt to better serve their customers.
Firm Overview
Slalom is a next-generation professional services firm that creates value at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. With a fiercely human approach, Slalom excels in understanding its clients—and their customers—delivering practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact.
Supported by partnerships with over 700 leading technology providers, Slalom’s nearly 12,000 team members operate across ten countries and 52 offices. The company empowers individuals and organizations to dream bigger, move faster, and build better futures for all. Consistently recognized as a great workplace, Slalom has earned a place on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years.