N26, the online bank, has announced the appointment of Claudio Bedino as the new General Manager for Italy and Southeast Europe. Bedino will take on the role with immediate effect, succeeding Andrea Isola, who was recently appointed as VP of European Markets and Business Operations at N26.
Bedino brings with him a wealth of experience in the fintech industry, having founded Starteed, a pioneering crowdfunding startup in Italy, and co-founding Oval Money, an application designed to assist millennials in saving and investing.
Commenting on his new role, Bedino said: “I am very happy to be joining N26, a company I have always admired for its ability to revolutionise the digital banking sector. Here I have found a team of passionate professionals with a solid understanding of customer needs and the characteristics of the local market. I am confident that we will continue to grow, strengthening our presence and offering products that increasingly facilitate the relationship between people and their finances, thanks to our inclusive, simple, and safe experience.”
Maximilian Tayenthal, founder, Co-CEO, and COO of N26, added: “I am excited to welcome Claudio, a professional with established knowledge of the local and European financial sector. I am sure he is the right person to further strengthen the presence of N26 in Italy and in the Southeast area of Europe, and to develop our strategy of sustainable growth of the bank in these markets.”
Since launching its 100% digital banking experience in Italy in 2017, N26 has grown to a team of 70 people focused on market development, based in both Italy and Germany.
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