Finshape, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, announced the appointment of Neil Budd as the company's new CEO.
PRAGUE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Budd joins Finshape an experienced executive with 25+years in banking, technology and consulting. He will focus on the company's continued international growth, strengthening value delivery for clients, and expanding activities primarily across Western Europe, the Middle East and the APAC region. Current CEO Petr Koutný will move to position of the Chairman of the Board.
Financial institutions today are working out how to turn their investments in digitalisation into measurable outcomes in conjunction with understanding how to harness the potential of artificial intelligence in a meaningful way. "Banks are looking for technology partners they can trust for the long term. Finshape has a strong, relevant product portfolio, experienced teams, and stable, trusted relationships with banks. With our ADBO System and new capabilities in loyalty and personalisation, we will continue to help banks deliver tangible value to their customers and accelerate our growth journey to new markets" said Neil Budd.
Finshape has been growing for the long term, particularly in CEE, where it works with major financial institutions including Erste Group, Raiffeisen Bank International AG, OTP Bank Group or Banca Transilvania. In 2025 Finshape generated EUR 55 million in revenue according to its consolidated results and grew 30% year-on-year. The company is also expanding its international footprint. Further growth has been supported by the recent acquisition of the loyalty platform Realtime-XLS from Collinson Group, and a strategic partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the United Arab Emirates.
These steps strengthen Finshape's role in global digital banking. Finshape intends to be a market leader in implementing technologies, specifically focusing on the meaningful integration of AI into the operations and into client offerings to deliver measurable outcomes for banks.
Before joining Finshape, Neil worked at various leading global consulting and advisory firms. At Finastra, he served as Vice President Global Head Strategic Partnerships Ecosystem and Alliances as well as Global Head Managed Services. At Accenture, he was Managing Director.
Today, Finshape serves 100+ financial institutions in 25 countries across four continents.
The company's team includes 600+ specialists, supporting tens of millions of end users worldwide. Finshape's growth is driven by a combination of organic development and targeted acquisitions.
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Finshape Accelerates Global Growth: New CEO Brings 25 Years of Worldwide Banking Transformation Experience
BANGKOK, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHX Bangkok 2026 organised by Informa Markets is set to be a landmark trade event for showcasing Korea's groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven healthcare and technology. Two leading Korean companies, Korea Body Information Co., Ltd. and maihub, will unveil their flagship solutions at the trade show taking place from 8 – 10 July 2026 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok.
Real PT: Revolutionising Musculoskeletal Healthcare
Korea Body Information Co., Ltd. will debut its flagship solution, Real PT, an AI-powered musculoskeletal diagnostic and exercise prescription system. Real PT is an integrated digital healthcare platform that combines posture assessment, range of motion (ROM) testing, functional musculoskeletal evaluation, and personalised exercise prescription into a single, user-friendly system. Designed for hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres, and wellness facilities, Real PT offers:
- AI-based posture analysis with 99.3% diagnostic accuracy for non-contact assessments in just 40 seconds.
- Portable design requiring only 2.2 meters of space, wheelchair accessibility, and visualised reports for seamless progress tracking.
- Proven success with over 2.8 million users across 500+ facilities in Korea, including hospitals, public health centres, and fitness centres.
Real PT's debut at WHX Bangkok marks Korea Body Information's first official entry into the Thai medical device market. With Thailand's growing demand for rehabilitation and preventive healthcare solutions, Real PT is uniquely positioned to meet these needs. Live demonstrations at the Korea Body Information booth will showcase its real-world applications in medical and rehabilitation settings.
"The future of healthcare is not only about diagnosis—it is about continuous management. Through AI-based musculoskeletal diagnosis and personalised exercise prescription, we aim to present a new paradigm that connects assessment with long-term care. Our participation at WHX Bangkok 2026 is a key milestone in our strategy to expand into the Thai market," said Jae-hoon Jeong, CEO of Korea Body Information Co., Ltd
maihub: Easy way to meet AI
maihub, another leading innovator from Korea, will present maiLink and maiReport. maihub is a Korea-based company developing a medical AI orchestration platform designed to make AI more accessible and practical in clinical settings — under the slogan "Easy way to meet AI." maiLink is already deployed across more than 1,300 medical institutions worldwide. With regulatory approvals from the U.S. FDA 510(k), Malaysia's MDA, and Indonesia's BPOM, the company is expanding into global markets.
maiLink — the medical AI orchestration platform optimised for the diverse network environments across Southeast Asia. Designed to minimise changes to existing hospital IT infrastructure, it enables stable AI operation and allows local hospitals to adopt AI immediately — without significant upfront investment. Its hybrid architecture keeps patient data processed and managed on-site, while anonymization and encryption ensure compliance with data protection regulations and cybersecurity requirements across the region.
maiReport, an approach that extends medical AI beyond clinicians to patients. AI analysis results — previously accessible only to medical staff — can now be delivered directly to patients through automated reports and a mobile app, maiReport. This allows hospitals to differentiate their services while enabling patients to take a more active role in managing their own health.
"WHX Bangkok 2026 is the perfect opportunity for us to showcase our solutions to Thailand and the regional market," said Hyuck Yang, CEO of maihub. "Southeast Asia is a market where the impact of medical AI can be most profound, precisely because healthcare infrastructure has not kept pace with demand. Through a platform that connects medical AI in a truly usable form, we aim to become the core infrastructure that enhances clinical efficiency and helps bridge the gap in healthcare access across the region."
Korea's Strategic Market Entry at WHX Bangkok 2026
Korea's AI-driven solutions exemplify the future of healthcare innovation. Their debut at WHX Bangkok 2026 highlights Korea's leadership in leveraging artificial intelligence to improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient care. Visitors to the event will have the unique opportunity to experience these transformative technologies firsthand, setting the stage for a new era in healthcare.
About WHX Bangkok 2026
World Health Expo (WHX) Bangkok (formerly Medlab Asia and Asia Health), is an exhibition that covers medical devices, medical laboratories, hospital services and healthcare system. The trade event will take place from 8 – 10 July 2026 at Queen Sirikit Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok. Attendee registration for the event is now live. For more information visit https://www.worldhealthexpo.com/events/healthcare/bangkok/en/home.html.
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Korea's AI-Driven Healthcare Technologies Take Centre Stage at the upcoming WHX Bangkok 2026
Korea's AI-Driven Healthcare Technologies Take Centre Stage at the upcoming WHX Bangkok 2026
Korea's AI-Driven Healthcare Technologies Take Centre Stage at the upcoming WHX Bangkok 2026
Korea's AI-Driven Healthcare Technologies Take Centre Stage at the upcoming WHX Bangkok 2026
