UK digital bank Tandem has announced the appointment of Suavek Zajac as chief technology officer (CTO).

Suavek joins the bank with almost 25 years’ experience in tech, having previously worked for companies like Grand Parade, William Hill, Blackberry and, most recently, Railsr.

In his new role he will lead the development of Tandem’s digital offering, heading up a team of engineers towards building scalable systems to support the bank's green mission of making it "easier for people to choose a greener lifestyle".

“Welcoming Suavek as our new CTO marks a pivotal moment in Tandem’s digital journey," said Alex Mollart, chief executive, Tandem. "With a proven track record of scaling companies and developing innovative platforms to solve real world problems, his skills will be instrumental as we develop our offering to customers looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle."

The move comes after a significant transformation at the bank in recent years. In the past two years Tandem has reached profitability and more than doubled its deposit base to over £3.6 billion for the second year in a row.

"As Tandem’s new CTO, I'm looking forward to diving headfirst into the buzzing and rapidly growing green finance sector," said Suavek Zajac, Tandem's new CTO. "As the UK transitions towards a net zero economy, companies like Tandem have a huge role to play in getting consumers over the line on green issues on time.

"One huge component of that mission lies in our ability to leverage cutting edge financial tech to ensure that switching to a greener lifestyle is not only affordable but as easy and user-friendly as possible.”

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