Shaping the cash cycle of the future

Pascal Wicht is a strategic systems researcher and designer studying how societies adapt to technological, social and environmental transitions globally. A specialist in adoption and systemic change, his work examines the invisible architectures that shape trust, sovereignty and the circulation of value, with a particular focus on cash and its interactions with mobile money and fintech innovations, especially in the Global South.

In parallel to his international research and consulting work, he also teaches at the University of Lausanne and ECAL Art and Design School, where his courses connect strategic design, social sciences and future thinking to explore how infrastructure, economies and societies can evolve within planetary boundaries and strong social foundations.

Stefan Wikman is a senior European leader in the cash management and cash logistics industry, with nearly three decades of operational and executive experience. He is currently Head of Cash Operations at Bankomat AB, where he leads operations and delivery. Prior to this, Stefan spent more than 15 years in key leadership roles at Loomis, including Executive Director of Operations for Loomis UK, Regional Operations Director, Vice President of Operations in Sweden, and Head of Global Operations, driving performance, efficiency and transformation across multiple markets. Earlier in his career, he held management roles at Securitas Värde AB and served as CEO of Cash Flow Security AB. Stefan’s career reflects deep expertise in secure logistics, operational excellence, and leading large-scale, mission-critical service organizations across Europe.

Roel van Anholt is passionate about payment systems, with a special focus on cash. He holds a PhD in Economics on cash logistics and has explored the topic from multiple angles: academic research, strategic roles at Geldmaat (Dutch ATM network), and policy work at the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). At DNB, he leads initiatives shaping the future of cash, including legislative reforms and industry-wide agreements. His cross-sector experience makes him a unique voice in the international cash debate.

Mikael is a senior financial services leader with over 15 years of experience in banking, capital markets, and financial technology innovation. His career spans central banking, global consulting, and strategic advisory, equipping him with deep expertise in financial market infrastructures, digital transformation, and regulatory-driven innovation.

A managing consultant at PA Consulting, Mikael is recognized for his ability to lead large transformation programmes, shaping strategies that drive efficiency, transparency, and resilience in the financial ecosystem.

Jim Leroux is the CEO of Pin4, a global leader in cardless cash disbursement solutions, enabling secure, instant, and convenient cash payouts across ATMs and retail partner locations. With a presence spanning 200 countries and a network of over 500k cash pick-up points worldwide, Pin4 empowers businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations to deliver cash quickly and reliably—even to individuals without payment cards or bank accounts. Jim has been active in fintech for over 30 years as an operator, investor, advisor and attorney, with a focus on new innovations in the payments and fintech industries.

Barbara has been working at Narodowy Bank Polski for thirteen years. She began her career at Poland’s central bank as Deputy Director of the Cash and Issue Department, where she currently holds the position of Director.

Throughout her work at NBP, she has been involved in the introduction of a new series of circulation banknotes, changes in the denominational structure, and the development of new regulations governing cooperation with the cash market. She was responsible for the Hryvnia Exchange Program in Poland, which was later adopted as a model by other European countries. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Central Bank Counterfeit Deterrence Group (CBCDG) and serves as the Chair of the Cash Circulation Council in Poland. She graduated from the University of Szczecin and completed postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw.

Professor Franz Seitz teaches Economics with a special focus on Monetary Policy and Financial Markets at Weiden Technical University of Applied Sciences in Germany. He is author of numerous articles in national and international journals. His main fields of research are monetary theory and policy, financial markets as well as payments markets, especially cash in circulation. For many years, Professor Seitz has been acting as a consultant in different projects for central banks, commercial banks and financial as well as non-financial corporations.

Matthee le Cointre is strategist at Geldmaat, where he drives innovation across the cash value chain. He leads initiatives in payments strategy, exploring alternative transactions and digital currencies, and contributes to policy development around the digitale euro. His work includes strategic foresight on the future of cash, scenario planning, and shaping Geldmaat’s long-term positioning in the payments landscape.