N26, a leading European digital bank, has appointed a new General Manager for Italy and Southern Europe. According to a statement from the bank, Claudio Bedino will lead the charge in “one of the most important banks” for the Fintech.
Bedino will step into the role immediately, replacing Andrea Isola, who “temporarily” held the position.
Before N26, Bedino founded Starteed, a crowdfunding startup in Italy, and later co-founded Oval Money, an application designed to support greater financial awareness of millennials for saving and investment.
Bedino said he is very happy to lead N26
“Here, I have found a team of passionate professionals with a solid understanding of customer needs and the characteristics of the local market. I am confident that we will continue to grow, strengthening our presence and offering products that increasingly facilitate the relationship between people and their finances, thanks to our inclusive, simple, and safe experience.”
Maximilian Tayenthal, founder, Co-CEO, and COO of N26, said he is certain that Bedino is the right person to further strengthen the bank’s position in Italy and Southern Europe.
N26 launched its digital bank in Italy in 2017 and today has a team of about 70 people focused on market development, based both in Italy and at the German headquarters.