Monument (or the “Bank”) today announces the appointment of Craig Blackburn as Chief of Staff, reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Ian Rand.

Craig will support the senior leadership team to drive company-wide progress on critical projects and initiatives that are key to the Bank’s strategic ambitions to meet the unmet demands of mass affluent clients – approximately 7 million professionals, entrepreneurs, property investors, and others – who are seeking a bank to help them save and grow their wealth (which is estimated at c.£6 trillion).

The appointment follows Monument’s recent announcements that support its acceleration to scale up in the UK. In January 2023, Monument announced that Dubai Investments acquired a 9% equity stake in the Bank. In February 2023, Monument released its new Member Services proposition, giving the mass affluent community and their families convenient access to services that promote prosperity – spanning lifestyle, family, health, career, tax, property, and much more.

Craig has extensive experience leading strategic initiatives that are critical to the success of an organisation. Most recently, Craig worked at Estel Property Group Limited as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this, he held several senior roles in the Royal Navy, including Chief Operating Officer and de-facto Chief Executive Officer. 

Ian Rand, Chief Executive Officer of Monument said: “I’m delighted to have Craig join our team at Monument. His role will be central to maintaining the momentum we’ve built to date as we focus on scaling up and launching innovative solutions to serve the mass affluent community and firmly establish our position in the market.”

Craig Blackburn, incoming Chief of Staff at Monument said: “Monument has reached an inflection point in its journey, and I’m excited to be joining as the Bank goes from strength to strength and continues to grow its offering to serve the mass affluent community, who have for too long been overlooked.

“After hearing more about Monument’s unique proposition and seeing first-hand the positive culture they’ve fostered, I was instantly keen to be a part of their journey and use the lessons I’ve gained over the course of my career in a new area of financial services, and I look forward to the challenge that lies ahead.”