Simon A.X. Daniel is Strategy Director for Global Securities at Swift, based in London.

He has more than 20 years of experience in capital markets, spanning securities processing, post-trade transformation, market infrastructure, and digital assets.

His work at Swift focuses on the future of capital markets, interoperability, and industry transformation. Simon helps financial institutions navigate market change, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new opportunities through innovation and collaboration. He is particularly focused on the common building blocks needed to support the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets, helping advance more connected, resilient, and efficient capital markets.