Francesca Carlesi
FinTech
Bravissimo: Revolut Appoints Impressive CEO For UK Business
The U.K. fintech heavyweight, Revolut, has announced the Italian Francesca Carlesi as the forthcoming CEO for its U.K. branch, while Nik Storonsky maintains his role as the CEO of the overall groups. Notably, Revolut is facing challenges in obtaining a U.K. banking license. With her impressive track record, Carlesi may be play a pivotal role in the fintech's ambitions to become a bank in the UK.
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