Andrew Smith to Depart RTGS.global
- Position: Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Company: RTGS.global, a London-based cross-border settlement fintech
- Founded: 2019
- Departure Announcement: LinkedIn
Key Points:
- Reason for Leaving:
- Smith feels the company’s new direction diverges from his original vision.
- Emphasized the importance of working on projects he is passionate about with like-minded people.
- Achievements:
- Worked with talented individuals to drive market change.
- Played a pivotal role in establishing and growing RTGS.global.
- Leadership Changes at RTGS.global:
- 2023: Leadership reshuffle saw Dave Sissens step down as CEO.
- New CEO: Jarrad Hubble, former Chief Commercial Officer.
- Expansion: Under Hubble, RTGS.global secured pilot agreements with banks in Tajikistan and Montenegro.
- Future Plans:
- Smith hinted at potential future fintech innovations but has not disclosed specific next steps.
- Other Roles:
- Founder of ClearBank, an embedded banking platform that achieved profitability last year.
