Tandem turbocharges leadership with raft of new appointments
Tandem Bank has welcomed four new heavyweights to its growing team as it accelerates the journey to become the UK’s greener digital bank. With over 72 years’ combined experience across the highest levels of the financial services industry, these new hires are set to fuel Tandem’s mission to offer banking for a greener future.
These appointments come hot on the heels of the bank’s impressive annual results, which reflect a significant transformation for the bank over the last two years. In 2023, Tandem saw its customer numbers soar to over 300,000, deposits more than doubling for a second consecutive year to over £3.6bn and profits surged nearly five-fold, marking a second year in a row in underlying profit.
Meet Tandem’s newest recruits
Catherine Diamond, chief people officer: Catherine brings a wealth of experience gained from leading people and culture initiatives at organisations including TSB, Lloyds Banking Group, HBOS plc, Bank of Scotland and, most recently, Prima. She joins Tandem to continue to build its already stellar employee brand, which included the bank being recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
Catherine said, “I’m delighted to join Tandem at such an exciting time of growth and transformation. Joining a business that’s been recognised by the Sunday Times only strengthens my commitment – and excitement – to Tandem and its people. People are at the centre of Tandem, and I’m excited to continue to build on its reputation as a great employer.
Darvish Heshejin, director of strategic growth: Darvish arrives with extensive experience developing technology-driven propositions in the consumer and SME sectors, most recently as the VP of Growth at Selina Finance, where he was part of the founding management team, and at Kriya, a digital SME lender.
Darvish said, “It’s been a transformational few years for Tandem, and the bank is excellently positioned to expand into new markets and develop its green consumer proposition. I’m excited to work with the amazing team and help deliver some great things.”
Marriam Malik, company secretary and general counsel: Marriam has a broad range of experience in finance, commercial and corporate law, spending half of her career working with finance teams in London City law firms and the other half working in-house in retail, corporate and institutional banking divisions of international banks.
Marriam said, “Working in a challenger bank like Tandem is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing green finance institution and contribute to its success. I’ve felt so welcomed by the Tandem community and encouraged by the commitment to propel Tandem to new heights.”
Adi Kadle, director of engineering: Adi joins from JP Morgan where he was the global technology head for the markets FX and OTC Derivatives business that settles over a million trades valued at $650bn per day for their clients. Adi is also deeply passionate about sustainability and philanthropy, having led initiatives like JP Morgan’s Go-Green program.
Adi said, “Tandem’s mission is unique and I’m confident that we can make our app and the green hub, the industry benchmarks of excellence. Our goal is to pave the way for building a truly green digital bank of the future, where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand”.
Alex Mollart, CEO at Tandem Bank, commented: “I’m delighted that we can make this announcement today. Bringing these talented individuals on board is another great step in the development of Tandem. Their wealth of expertise and experience is crucial as we work together to continue to develop Tandem further and bring our green mission to life – Banking for a Greener Future.”
Further to this, Tandem is focused on customer outcomes at its core, with Steve Peacock moving into a newly created role of director of internal controls and customer outcomes.
If you save, borrow or spend with Tandem, you’re banking for a greener future. From low emission motor loans, to lending for greener home improvements, to EPC discount mortgages and savings, its products make it easier for more people to choose a greener lifestyle – helping save money, whilst reducing carbon. Together, we’ll leave the planet in better shape, because banking shouldn’t cost the Earth.
