Emanuel Vila joined CLS in 2024, as the Strategy and Innovation Director in the CEO Office. He is responsible for supporting the shaping and execution of CLS’s corporate strategy, while driving innovation across the organization. His work focuses on existing and emerging technologies, particularly Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), helping CLS explore new opportunities and efficiencies in the industry.

Prior to joining CLS, Emanuel spent a decade as a Management Consultant at Ernst & Young. During his tenure, he led the UK Digital Assets Platform, supported AI-related efforts and delivered a range of strategy, technology and risk projects within the Banking & Key Markets Consulting division, with a particular focus on payments and the FX market. Emanuel supported a diverse client base including investment banks, fintechs, payment service providers and financial market infrastructures. He also played a key role in industry-wide initiatives, such as the Regulated Liabilities Network and The Future of FX.