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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 15 MIN

In Conversation with Lee Hatton - The leadership lessons behind Block, Afterpay and Xero

from What the Flux · host Flux

Today on What the Flux: In Conversation, we’re excited to welcome Lee Hatton Lee is Block’s Financial Operations Lead,. Block being the $45 billion USD global fintech giant. It’s the company behind Cash App, Square, music platform TIDAL and of course Afterpay, She started her career in financial services roles across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and the US before becoming CEO of UBank. From there, she led Suncorp’s Banking & Wealth arm, served on the Xero board, and joined Afterpay just before it became part of Block in 2022. In this conversation, we explored a whole range of fascinating topics including: How growing up in small-town New Zealand shaped her drive to lead The bold career moves that built her global perspective What she’s learned leading in banking vs fintech _ Want to learn more about Block? Check out their latest updates here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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