Samantha Seaton Steps Down As CEO Of Moneyhub

  • People Moves
  • 18.12.2024 11:35 am

Moneyhub, the pioneering force in Open Banking and Open Finance, today announces a leadership change, with Sam Seaton concluding her tenure as Chief Executive Officer.

Anne de Kerckhove, Chair of the Board, Moneyhub will take on the role of Executive Chair of the group in the interim as the business looks to appoint a new CEO.

Anne de Kerckhove, Chair of the Board, commented: "On behalf of the entire Moneyhub ecosystem; our board, talented team, valued clients, and strategic partners, we extend our most heartfelt thanks to Sam for her extraordinary leadership that has transformed Moneyhub into a market-leading enterprise.

"Sam has built a truly exceptional team that has driven groundbreaking innovations within the Open Banking and Open Finance sector. Her vision has created substantive value not just for our shareholders, but for consumers across the UK financial landscape.

"Under Sam's leadership, we've secured £70 million in funding, establishing a robust platform for sustainable growth and ground-breaking developments. Her impact in the industry has been characterised by pioneering advancements in AI-driven financial data categorisation and cutting-edge initiatives like Pensions Dashboards, all of which has established new industry standards for achieving the coveted 360 degree view of the customer. She successfully repositioned consumer financial data, placing control firmly back into people's hands.

"Our operational continuity remains paramount. The leadership transition will be seamless, with Anne stepping in as Executive Chair. Our commitment to sector-leading service remains undiminished."

Reflecting on her tenure, Sam Seaton said: "Leading Moneyhub has been an extraordinary privilege. Our north star has always been enhancing people’s financial wellness—not just as a business metric, but as a meaningful societal contribution.

"We've achieved something quite remarkable. Beyond the £70 million in funding, we've fundamentally reshaped how technology can empower financial decision-making. Our team—brilliant, conscientious, and remarkably innovative—has been the true engine of our success.

"From forging partnerships with prominent financial institutions to collaborating with nimble fintech disruptors, we've consistently pushed beyond conventional boundaries. The impact has been both profound and far-reaching.

"Whilst this chapter concludes, my passion for leveraging technology to create genuine, positive change remains undimmed. I'm genuinely excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

"To our Moneyhub team, partners, and stakeholders: my most sincere gratitude for this remarkable journey. The foundations we've built will continue to resonate well beyond my tenure."

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