Boku names former NatWest exec Rob Whittick as new CFO

Key Points:

  1. Company Background:
    • Headquarters: London and San Francisco
    • Founded: 2008
    • Services: Localized payment solutions, direct carrier billing, A2A/real-time payments, digital wallet services
    • Clientele: Amazon, Netflix, Sony, Spotify, Meta Platforms, Google, Microsoft
    • Reach: Connections to over 7.5 billion consumer payment accounts in 60+ countries
  2. New CFO:
    • Name: Rob Whittick
    • Previous Position: Former NatWest Group executive
    • Experience: Over 25 years at NatWest Group
  3. Career Highlights at NatWest:
    • Finance Director: Commercial and Private Banking (2014-2019)
    • Chief of Staff: Last 4 years
    • Accomplishments: Established a Digital Executive Hub for internal and external analysis
  4. CEO Comments:
    • Stuart Neal: Praised Whittick’s financial and operational expertise, valuable for Boku’s scaling journey
  5. Image Source:
    • LinkedIn: Rob Whittick’s image from LinkedIn

This summary captures the essential information about Rob Whittick’s appointment as Boku’s new CFO, his background, and the company’s profile.

Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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