Nikolay "Nik" Storonsky, the founder and CEO of Revolut, stands as a significant figure in the global fintech landscape. Born in Russia and holding a background in physics and economics from prestigious institutions like Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and the London Business School, Storonsky’s journey from a derivatives trader at Lehman Brothers to a fintech mogul encapsulates a story of ambition, innovation, and resilience.

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.