In this interview, we discuss Pascal’s 6-pillared IT strategy, the advantages Pascal gains having technology and operations disciplines under his purview, and some of the innovation efforts Commonwealth Bank is undergoing. We also discuss why working remotely due to COVID-19 was even more of a transition for Australians than other parts of the world, the tech landscape in Australia, and how the company works with other FinTechs. Lastly we discuss Pascal’s take on quantum computing, AI, and the cloud among a variety of other topics.