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Business bank Zempler Bank has named its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Dominic Wade, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), pending regulatory approval.
Wade succeeds Rich Wagner, Zempler’s founding CEO, who stepped down earlier this months, with Wagner moving to a part-time advisory role to the board, led by Chair Mark Sismey-Durrant.
The leadership change follows Zempler’s recent acquisition by Access Bank UK, the UK subsidiary of Nigeria’s Access Bank, and represents the first major shift since the African bank assumed control of the company.
Wade’s experience includes senior positions at Merrill Lynch, UBS, Credit Suisse, NatWest Markets, and the wider NatWest Group. Notably, between 2018 and 2020, Wade led NatWest’s preparations for the business implications of Brexit.
Zempler was previously known as CashPlus until its rebrand in 2024.
Alternative SME finance provider, ThinCats, has announced the appointment of Dan Houman as Senior Director. In the new role, Houman will work with SMEs across Yorkshire and the North East to help them access the funding they need to grow. Working closely with the existing regional team, he will support businesses in securing bespoke, flexible…
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Wesleyan Group has announced it has made two appointments to the board to support its ambitious growth strategy, with Ian Gladman joining as Chair and Marco Groot Wassink as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Gladmen will formally succeed Nathan Moss in April, following the completion of the outgoing Chair’s nine-year term. He brings more than 30…
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Digital bank, OakNorth, has announced that it has appointed Gergely Zaborszky as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), subject to regulatory approval, effective from July 2026. Gergely succeeds Rajesh Gupta, who will retire this year after more than five years with the company. Gergely joins OakNorth’s Board and Executive Leadership Team from Virgin Money, where…
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Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has announced the appointment of David Ward as Portfolio & Structuring Director. Based in London and supporting clients nationwide, Ward will manage a diverse portfolio of corporate ABL clients, with a focus on structuring and delivering funding solutions across STB’s full suite of ABL products. Ward brings over 30 years…
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