Dr Ruby Pillai

Dr. Ruby Pillai is a highly influential figure in fintech and a champion for gender equality in business. She has been recognised with the Woman in Innovation award from Innovate UK in 2021 and Innovate Finance’s Rising Star of FinTech in 2022 for her profound impact through her company, iWarranty. The company revolutionises warranty management through the leveraging of AI. It connects consumers, manufacturers, and repair networks to extend product life and reduce waste thereby addressing a critical environmental issue of electronic waste. Ruby’s expertise in financial resilience and sustainability is widely acknowledged and, in a tribute to her transformative work, she was awarded patronage of the book, 300 Years of Leadership and Innovation, by the History of Parliament Trust. She actively promotes gender equality in innovation through her involvement in the Women in Innovation campaign, which supports female entrepreneurs in advancing their ideas and accessing resources. Her contributions not only promote responsible consumption and eco-conscious practices, but her own successful example provides a powerful model of inclusivity in business. She is unquestionably a visionary leader in fintech and an influential voice advocating for a diverse, equitable business landscape.