Full Name

Cassie Craddock

Job Title

Managing Director, UK & Europe

Company

Ripple

Speaker Bio

Cassie is Managing Director, UK & Europe at Ripple, which she joined in 2017. She is a seasoned fintech leader who specialises in working with global financial services companies to enable them to drive innovation, growth and efficiencies through new technologies, with a particular focus on blockchain, digital assets and payment infrastructure. Cassie’s international expertise has been built up across a range of cutting-edge fintechs, including French startup Mangopay, where she launched the UK operations before exiting the business to Credit Mutuel Arkea; as well as payments companies Ixaris and Veridu. Cassie began her career playing football for Ipswich Town in the FA Women's Premier League. In 2024 Cassie was appointed to the board of The Payments Association. As a leader with a LGBTQIA+ background, Cassie is a community advocate and passionate about fostering inclusive and supportive workplaces.