Geographic Distribution of Influential Women in the Fintech Industry

Globally, the financial technology (fintech) industry has skyrocketed since 2015. Within seven years, global investment in this sector increased by more than 2,200%, from US$930 million to US$22 billion in 2015. This surge in the industry occurred particularly in North America and Europe.

An Innotribe report, published in June 2015, revealed some interesting findings regarding women's participation in the fintech industry. Specifically, Innotribe collected data on several key positions within the industry held by women. These positions included directors, heads of divisions, vice presidents, and founders.

Innotribe's data revealed that North America led the regions with influential women in the fintech industry, with 198 individuals. Europe was second with 153, and the Asia-Pacific region was third with a total of 53. Indonesia is included in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the report, Indonesia contributed two names to the category of influential women in the fintech industry: Sri Mulyani, World Bank Indonesia Managing Director & COO, and Adrianna Tan, CEO and Founder of WoBe Indonesia.

This article was produced in partnership with Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian Government that promotes women’s economic empowerment in Southeast Asia.