ClearBank Appoints New UK Chief Financial Officer
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, today announced the appointment of Valerie Romanovskaya as UK Chief Financial Officer, subject to regulatory approval. In this role, Romanovskaya will join ClearBank UK’s Executive Team and UK Board of Directors.
Former Delivery Hero Executive Joins Zimpler as COO to Boost Fintech Growth
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Zimpler, a leading provider of instant bank payment solutions, has appointed Daniel Strömberg as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Strömberg, an experienced executive with a history of driving success in finance, tech, and eCommerce, joins Zimpler during a crucial period of growth. Daniel Strömberg joins as Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Zimpler’s CEO Johan Strand, and is part of the company’s leadership team.
Stephen Bell Becomes CEO & Executive Director of the UK Bank in an Internal Promotion
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
The Bank of London today announced that Anthony Watson CBE, its founder, is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Watson will transition to a new role as Founder & Senior Adviser while continuing to serve as Non-Executive Director of The Bank of London Group – the firm’s holding company – and remains a shareholder. Stephen Bell, currently the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO), has been promoted to CEO, subject... more
Ripe Announces Alan Thomas as New CEO
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
UK Digital MGA Ripe today confirmed that Alan Thomas, the former UK CEO at Simply Business, has joined the team to power their next phase of growth.
Zilch Surges to Profitability, Surpasses $130M in Revenue, and Welcomes Mark Wilson to the Board
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Zilch, the world’s first ad-subsidised payments network (ASPN), today announced its first month of operating profit while surpassing a revenue run rate of more than $130m (£100m). The business has reached these milestones within just four years of launching its groundbreaking consumer payment platform. Zilch also announced the appointment to its Board of Mark Wilson, former CEO of Aviva and AIA and current member of BlackRock’s Board of... more
Computop Appoints Kenneth M. Overgaard-Nielsen to the Management Board
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Kenneth M. Overgaard-Nielsen joins the management team of the German payment service provider (PSP) Computop as Chief Operation Officer (COO). He joins Ralf Gladis, CEO and founder, Stephan Kück, CTO/ CSO, and Thomas Egglseder, CFO.
FinTech Unicorn Mollie Achieves Triple-Digit UK Growth and Welcomes New UK Managing Director to Fuel Next Phase
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Mollie, one of Europe’s fastest-growing financial service providers, has appointed Dave Smallwood as its UK Managing Director. This appointment comes as the company scales its UK operations following triple-digit year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2024.
Reward Accelerates Regional Growth With North West Sales Director Appointment
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Reward Finance Group has strengthened its North West team by promoting Harriet Gibbs as the company’s first ever sales director, to drive forward business growth and deliver high-performance funding. Having established itself as the original and leading authority in the alternative finance industry, Reward has worked to fill the gap in the market left by traditional funding.
Alisa Bank Plc Appoints Katja Vähäsilta as General Counsel and Member of the Management Team
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Katja Vähäsilta (LL.M., Trained on the Bench) has been appointed as Alisa Bank Plc’s General Counsel and Member of the Management Team. She will start in this position on 1 October 2024. Vähäsilta moves to Alisa Bank from Nordea Bank, where she has been responsible for the legal affairs of the Nordea Finance business area. Vähäsilta is responsible for Alisa Bank's legal affairs and regulatory compliance.
HSBC Appoints Georges Elhedery as Group Chief Executive
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Georges Elhedery officially assumes the position of Group Chief Executive of HSBC today. Elhedery, who joined HSBC in 2005, brings nearly three decades of experience in the financial services sector, having held various high-profile international roles. Before his appointment as Group Chief Executive, he served as Group Chief Financial Officer and was previously Co-CEO of Global Banking & Markets and Head of Markets & Securities Services.
Coreless Banking Pioneer XYB Bolsters Lending Team to Accelerate Growth
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Lending, People Moves
XYB, the leading coreless banking platform, has strategically strengthened its lending proposition by welcoming a highly skilled team from Bankish, renowned for its innovative lending solutions. Hiring this team will significantly enhance XYB’s lending capabilities and accelerate the advancement of its next-generation lending engines.
Barclays Appoints Arnaud Bouyer as Head of Investment Banking for France BeLux
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Barclays today announces the appointment of Arnaud Bouyer as Head of Investment Banking for France BeLux. He will have overall responsibility for the French Investment Banking business, working closely with Francois Baroin, Chairman of Barclays in France and Raoul Salomon, France CEO, to accelerate the growth of our business in France.
SumUp Limited Appoints CEO, CFO, and New Board Members
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Global fintech SumUp has reinforced its European operations with a series of strategic executive appointments based at its Dublin office. Niall Mac an tSionnaigh is now CEO of SumUp Limited, SumUp’s Irish operating company, and Alastair Nolan, who joined as SumUp Group’s CFO Europe, will serve as SumUp Limited’s Head of Finance.
Bibby Asset Finance Announces Two New Appointments to Drive Growth Strategy
- 5 months 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
Bibby Financial Services’ (“BFS”) Asset Finance division, Bibby Asset Finance (BAF), has announced two new hires, as it pursues its growth strategy to increase lending throughout the UK. With more than 60 years’ combined experience in asset finance, Gil Cubells and Dan Nield join the Leeds office as BAF's Head of National Broker Sales, and Operations Director, respectively.
Yuno Continues to Expand U.S. Presence in Global Growth Strategy, Welcomes Key New Hire
- 5 months 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
Yuno, the world’s leading global payment orchestrator, proudly announces the appointment of Jonathan Summerton as its new SVP of Enterprise Commerce, marking a significant step in its ongoing expansion across the United States.
