Tagged: new appointments

November 10, 2021 @ 6:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Facet Wealth, a fast-growing Fintech, offering customized client services via a no-minimum, flat-fee subscription model, reveals that it has named Bill Fahrbach as its new Chief Financial Officer “responsible for Facet’s overall financial function.” As mentioned in an update shared with CI, Fahrbach spent around… Read More

November 8, 2021 @ 8:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Current reveals that they’re pleased to confirm that Ravi Bhatia has joined the company as the Head of Credit. Ravi comes to Current after almost 15 years of leading global financial teams in credit risk, oversight, analytics, strategy and partnerships “with an expertise… Read More

November 6, 2021 @ 12:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DigniFi, a Fintech platform for the automotive sector, recently confirmed that Neeraj Mehta has been named CEO, replacing Richard Counihan whose guidance and expertise were “instrumental in significantly growing the company during his five-year tenure by expanding to 32 states, launching a revolving line of… Read More

November 5, 2021 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Montis Digital, the Archax subsidiary that’s mainly focused on creating digitally-native post-trade infrastructure, has announced the expansion of its senior management team, with the appointment of Steve Higgins and David Gest. Steve Higgins is reportedly joining the Montis team as Head of Operations. He will… Read More

November 4, 2021 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brex, the Fintech Unicorn that is focused on reimagining finance for growing businesses, announced that Thasunda Brown Duckett has been appointed to the Brex Board of Directors “effective January 1, 2022.” Duckett, an experienced and forward-thinking financial services leader with valuable corporate governance experience, will… Read More

November 3, 2021 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Zopa has appointed Graham Robinson as its new Chief Risk Officer. Graham joins Zopa as it “completes its successful first year as a digital bank and sets its sights on further growth,” according to an update shared with CI. With more than… Read More

November 1, 2021 @ 7:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Board of P27 has reportedly appointed Paula da Silva as the new CEO of P27 replacing Lars Sjögren. As mentioned in the announcement, Paula is expected to start on January 17, 2022, while Claus Richter, Deputy CEO of P27, will be taking the interim… Read More

October 31, 2021 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong-headquartered crypto-asset custody service provider Hex Trust confirmed earlier this week that James Fok has joined the firm’s advisory board. James brings more than 2 decades of professional experience in capital markets and the financial services sector across high-profile management roles, and also as… Read More

October 29, 2021 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at digital asset platform Bitpanda notes that they’re pleased to welcome Joshua Barraclough on board, as Chief Executive Officer of Bitpanda Pro. As mentioned in the update, Josh joins Bitpanda from J.P. Morgan with “the ambitious goal of turning Pro into the number… Read More

October 21, 2021 @ 11:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zilliqa, the high-performance, high-security blockchain platform, has announced the appointment of software tech industry executive Dr. Ben Livshits as CEO, effective 11 October 2021. Dr. Livshits has spent over 20 years at pioneering tech firms that have shaped the internet as we know it today… Read More

October 21, 2021 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Swedish Fintech firm Dreams has appointed Stefan Krafft as its new VP of B2B Marketing to support the next phase of international expansion Dreams, the financial wellbeing platform and leader in engagement banking solutions, notes in a release shared with CI that Krafft will focus… Read More

October 20, 2021 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, the international leader in crypto-asset risk management, announced the appointment of two senior management professionals to its executive team in a move that will aim to strengthen the firm’s products and services offering following its $60 million Series C round. Safiya Karsan has been… Read More

October 18, 2021 @ 9:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at digital assets firm Binance notes that they are pleased to confirm the appointment of Mark McGinness, former Head of International Relations at the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Mark joins Binance as its Chief Regulatory Liaison Officer, the announcement revealed. Binance CEO… Read More

October 18, 2021 @ 12:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Laurel Powers-Freeling has reportedly joined saving and investing app provider, Moneybox, as an “independent” and non-executive chairperson. Powers-Freeling will aim to offer strategic counsel and governance oversight across key aspects of the business which currently offers services to over 700,000 clients and earlier this year… Read More

October 17, 2021 @ 3:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Marc Hauser has been appointed as the Head of F10 Switzerland and member of the Global Leadership Team. As mentioned in the announcement, Marc will be responsible for “leading the Swiss team in achieving F10’s mission of shaping the future of banking and insurance.” In… Read More

October 16, 2021 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Evrynet, a financial service platform, is pleased to confirm several additions to its list of project advisors. The team at Evrynet attracts talent from within the blockchain and crypto space and MIT to further expand its reach in the financial industry. More collaborations are “expected… Read More

October 14, 2021 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Zopa has confirmed the appointment of Helen Beurier as its first Chief People Officer. With more than 25 years of professional experience across some of the largest FMCG, retail, and pharma household names, Helen brings “a wealth of experience to the digital bank… Read More

October 13, 2021 @ 8:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BlueVine, the provider of financial services for small businesses, has appointed Mira Srinivasan as its Chief Risk Officer. In this role, Mira will be expected to build on the solid foundation of BlueVine’s Risk team and enhance various policies, customer experience, and risk models as… Read More

October 12, 2021 @ 9:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Broadway Technology, a provider of high-performance front-office solutions, reveals that it has hired two Fintech industry professionals as part of its efforts to expand its international business development team. Broadway Technology noted that they continue to make investments in top industry talent in order to… Read More

October 12, 2021 @ 7:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MT Finance is pleased to confirm the appointment of Chris Patrick to the Board as the lender’s “first ever” non-executive director. Chris has “forged a long career in the private equity, finance and investment banking world,” according to an update shared with CI. Chris has… Read More