UK challenger Tandem appoints Suavek Zajac as new CTO

New CTO Appointment:
- Suavek Zajac, former Railsr head, was appointed as CTO of UK digital bank Tandem.
- Will oversee the development of Tandem’s digital offerings and lead the engineering team.
Responsibilities and Goals:
- Focus on building scalable systems to support Tandem’s mission of promoting a greener lifestyle.
- Enhance products aimed at helping customers live sustainably.
Tandem’s Green Products:
- Offers green products such as mortgages, home improvement loans, motor finance, and savings accounts.
- Targets environmentally conscious clients.
CEO’s Comments:
- Alex Mollart, Tandem’s CEO, highlighted Zajac’s experience in scaling companies and platform development.
- Emphasized the importance of developing products that enable a sustainable lifestyle.
Zajac’s Background:
- Nearly 25 years of experience in the technology sector.
- Previous roles at Grand Parade, William Hill, Dell, Blackberry, and Railsr.
Vision for Tandem:
- Zajac sees a significant role for Tandem in helping the UK transition towards a net zero economy.
Additional Leadership:
- Maria Khan, a former JP Morgan executive, joined as director of product and digital in January.