Balancing human and digital: Discovery Bank

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09/08/2023 Interview
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Akash Dowra

Discovery Bank

Head of Technical Marketing and Client insights

Akash Dowra, Head of Client Insight at Discovery Bank South Africa, shares valuable insights into the challenges and strategies of operating a digital-only bank in a competitive market dominated by traditional brick-and-mortar incumbents, in an interview for the Qorus-Avanade report titled Balancing human and digital: Are banks losing touch with customers?

What are your roles and responsibilities in the bank?

As Head of Client Insight at Discovery Bank, I am responsible for customer acquisition, marketing, PR, and client insights.

 

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