Speaking & Keynotes
Book Rick Mavrovich for Your Next Leadership Event
Rick Mavrovich is the CEO of Core System Partners and the author of The Strategic Flywheel. He speaks with the voice of someone who’s been in the trenches—leading complex core banking transformations, guiding executive teams through critical alignment, and helping banks unlock clarity in the midst of change.
His keynotes deliver what most transformation talks don’t: blunt clarity, practical frameworks, and real-world insight drawn from 30+ years of experience working with financial institutions of every shape and scale.
If you’re planning a board retreat, executive summit, transformation kickoff, or industry event, Rick brings a grounded, credible voice that speaks to the realities of leading change in today’s banking environment.
Signature Talks
Are You Really Ready?
How Smart Banks De-Risk Transformation Before It Starts
Most banks think they’re ready for transformation. Few actually are. This keynote helps leadership teams understand how misalignment—not technology—is the #1 reason transformation fails. Includes a breakdown of the OptimizeCore® Readiness Framework and real-world examples of what works (and what doesn’t).
The Strategic Flywheel
How to Run, Change, and Innovate the Bank in Sync
Every bank struggles to balance operations, transformation, and innovation. This talk introduces the Strategic Flywheel—a model that shows how banks can move all three forward without burning out their teams or stalling momentum.
Beyond Technology
Why Banking Transformation Starts with Leadership, Not Systems
For banks to succeed, transformation has to become a permanent capability—not a one-off initiative. This keynote reframes transformation as a leadership and cultural challenge, not just a technology project.