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  • April News | Inside the HR and Restructure Tent

    Want to read the latest news and thoughts from our Chief AI Officer?

    In April, we share what being inside the HR-tent is like and restructuring big banks like Barclays, how to meet regulatory changes for asset managers like Fidelity and BlackRock and setting up entirely new structures for Zurich Insurance. All needed regulatory approvals.

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    At Allegra AI, we integrate AI agents to enhance automation, combining intelligence with adaptability while ensuring human decision-making and robust risk oversight remain at the core.

    “From the mid-90s to today, technological and political advancements and dislocations have reshaped industries—from the launch of the internet and the dot-com boom to the GFC, the UK’s exit from the EU, and President Trump’s re-election, we now stand at the forefront of the AI revolution - this next chapter presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses worldwide. It’s exhilarating yet worrisome—a wicked combo that reminds us we’re truly alive!”. Founder of Allegra AI, Fleur Hodgkinson

    After spending her childhood in NZ, Fleur embarked on her OE, launching her career on a London trading floor and working between London, New York, and Europe. She built deep expertise over a 25yr chapter, working with top-tier institutions. Fleur returned to NZ (to give her sporty daughter a kiwi upbringing) and anticipates serving clients globally with the serge of AI uptick.

    Personal Experience

    Investment Banking: Barclays

    Investment Management: BlackRock, Fidelity, HSBC, Northern Trust

    Trading: ABN Amro, BP

    Insurance: Aviva, Zurich

    Retail & Insti Banking: Westpac, BNZ

    Regulators: FINRA (US), FMA (NZ)

    Consulting: Monitor Group (Deloitte)

    With direct experience inside two financial regulators, Fleur has led large-scale global initiatives in technology-driven organisational transformation, compliance, and risk management.