Chairman and CEO
Nymbus
Jeffery Kendall is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in technology and financial services. His career is distinguished by a strategic approach to banking transformation, driving innovation in an industry poised for change. As Executive Chairman and CEO of Nymbus, Kendall is pioneering a paradigm shift in how financial institutions collaborate with technology providers.
Kendall's leadership philosophy centers on the belief that financial institutions can thrive by embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models, viewing progress as a continuous journey rather than a fixed destination. He champions a model of shared accountability, where vendors are invested in the long-term success of their solutions. This forward-thinking approach, combined with Kendall's proven track record—exemplified by his tenure at Kony DBX where he drove 500% growth in under three years—positions Nymbus as a critical ally for financial institutions seeking to modernize their operations and capture new market opportunities.
Going live is just the beginning. One year after converting to a modern banking platform with Nymbus, PeoplesBank has navigated the lesser-discussed parts of transformation: building new capabilities, changing how the bank operates internally, and figuring out what the investment actually makes possible.
In this session, leaders from both organizations share an unfiltered account of what post-conversion transformation actually demands: the decisions that paid off and what other banking leaders should consider before, during, and well after their own modernization milestones. Twelve months in, PeoplesBank is exploring new revenue lines through Banking-as-a-Service, automating GL recognition, and building the operational foundation for responsible AI adoption. The conversation will cover what a modern core enables that legacy systems can’t, how Nymbus’ new MCP Server creates a secure, standardized layer for connecting AI to everyday banking workflows — built directly into the core, and what PeoplesBank is watching, testing, and planning as AI moves from roadmap to reality.