Managers of Wealth Fintech

Clayton Hayward steps down as EFT Corporation group CEO to launch AI venture Tharvos

Hayward is exiting his group leadership role following a major corporate restructuring, but will remain an advisory shareholder.

Adyen promotes Nicole Olbe to EMEA president

The appointment is part of a broader leadership reshuffle at Adyen, which includes Olbe's predecessor Alexa von Bismarck moving to a US-based role and Gayathri Rajan becoming chief product officer.

US fintech Bakkt appoints CFO Matt White

White succeeds Karen Alexander, who has held chief financial responsibilities at Bakkt since August 2022.

Synchrony appoints Nimrod Barak as chief AI officer

In line with its AI strategy, Synchrony has also partnered with OpenAI to integrate financing, rewards, and loyalty services into ChatGPT.

Monzo chairman Hoffman steps down

He is replaced by non-executive director Karen Peacock on a temporary basis while a permanent successor is sought.

Standard Life names Wendy Redshaw as group's first digital and tech chief

Redshaw joins Standard Life from NatWest, where she spent the last six years serving as group chief digital information officer of retail.

Synectics Board Changes

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Kear as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Citizens Adds Doug Brockway To Lead Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Software Investment Banking After 125+ Deals

He brings more than 35 years of investment banking experience and has advised clients on more than 125 mergers and acquisitions and capital raising transactions throughout his career.

Pepperstone hires Nigel Fernandes as CTO

Fernandes will join in October from SMB accounting platform Xero, where he currently serves as SVP and executive general manager of engineering.

Apple Pay chief Jennifer Bailey to retire

Bailey, who has led Apple's digital wallet and mobile payment service since it launched in 2014, will step down from the role in October.

B2C2 taps Schroders veteran to chase Asia’s growing crypto wealth

The institutional crypto liquidity provider is bringing on the former Schroders Wealth Management Asia chairman as it targets family offices and asset managers across the region.

Lloyds appoints Fiamma Morton as Managing Director for SME banking

The appointment comes as Lloyds continues to invest in its support for UK businesses, with £9.5 billion of new finance dedicated to SMEs in 2026.

Coinme hires Laurent Reichert to lead compliance

The appointment of the former Paxos compliance and risk chief comes as Coinme prepares to be acquired by Polygon Labs.

73 Strings makes leadership appointments

The company has introduced a new president role, appointed a new chief product officer and added senior talent across AI, technology and engineering.

United Fintech names three new partners to drive growth

The partnership has been established separately from its external shareholders, which include Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske Bank, Standard Chartered and Danske Growth Capital.

Netcompany appoints Søren Skov Mogensen as banking services CEO

Revealing the appointment, Mogensen states that he will work to scale Netcompany Banking Services through "both organic growth and potentially selective acquisitions".

Mastercard names Yasemin Bedir president of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa

Bedir succeeds Dimitrios Dosis, who has been named chief commercial payments officer as part of a wider leadership reshuffle at Mastercard.

eCapital UK names industry veteran John Nelson as managing director

Nelson will take over executive duties from CEO David Tilling, who is set to transition to executive chair over the coming months.

M&T Bank appoints head of AI engineering

In his new role, Bedhu will be responsible for leading the engineering, platforms, architecture, and governance capabilities for AI innovation and adoption across the bank.

Leonard Curtis appoints Colin Mills as first director of data

The appointment comes as the firm also welcomes Chetan Chudasama as enterprise applications manager, and Arvin Charchi as information security manager, who will both play an important role in supporting technology adoption across the business.

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