Claudette Hutchinson, CPTD, CTPD, ACCP/CAID, CAIB is an international strategist with expertise in developing programs in financial and technology innovation, digital regulation, and cross-border systems design. With over seven years of experience working with top-tier insurance companies and global banks, including Aviva, Intact, Travelers, Royal Bank, Scotiabank, and CIBC, Claudette has helped institutions embrace emerging technologies to build more inclusive, scalable, and secure systems.

As a lead consultant with ACi, Claudette has spearheaded training programs that have reached over 10,000 professionals in the insurance and finance industry, equipping them with critical knowledge of insurance operations, financial regulations, and compliance standards. Her global work includes collaborations across Canada, the U.S., the UK, Nigeria, and Australia, where she has delivered blockchain, DeFi, and digital payments training for crypto developers, traders, and institutions.

She has worked closely with bodies such as Financial Services Regulatory Authority, the First Bank of Nigeria, the Development Bank of Jamaica, and the Business Development Bank of Canada, contributing to digital regulatory reviews and guiding the integration of blockchain-based payment systems. Her technical and strategic knowledge spans platforms like MetaMask and Pancake Swap, and she is a frequent panelist and speaker at conferences.

Claudette’s work bridges the gap between compliance, innovation, and global collaboration, helping professionals navigate the future of technology, AI and finance with clarity, confidence, and cross-border capability. In her Bridging Borders session, she brings this global perspective to life, showing how combining strategy, technology, and regulation can transform financial ecosystems for a more connected world.