Lunar, the fast-growing Nordic challenger bank, today announces the appointment of Robert Stambro as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1st. Robert joins Lunar from his most recent role as CFO at Qliro, a leading Nordic fintech company where he played a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and operations.
With over two decades of experience in the financial services sector, Robert has held senior roles in both banking and fintech. Prior to his position at Qliro, he served in various leadership roles at Nordnet Bank. His extensive experience with publicly listed companies, as well as his expertise in IPO readiness, will be invaluable as Lunar enters the next phase of its strategic growth.
“Robert’s deep background in financial services will be key as we strengthen our position and expand our with new products and services, with the ultimate goal of becoming the best everyday bank in the Nordics. As we look to the next phase of our strategy, Robert will play a central role in helping us achieve our growwth objectives and execute our plans,” says Ken Villum Klausen, CEO and founder of Lunar.
“This is the perfect time to join Lunar, with the company gaining strong momentum and a very promising outlook for 2025. I’m excited to bring my experience to help drive Lunar’s growth and to play a key role as the company continues to expand. I look forward to collaborating closely with the team to ensure Lunar is well-positioned for success in the years ahead,” says Robert Stambro.
Rie Ruby, Lunar’s CFO for the past two years, will remain with the company and the leadership team in a new senior role. She will continue to report directly to Klausen and work closely together on strategic initiatives across the business.
"Rie and I have been working together on this transition from the outset. She has played a crucial role in transforming Lunar’s financial operations, establishing solid performance metrics, and driving oper efficiencies that have positioned us for success as we diversify and expand. Her expertise will be invaluable in helping us advance our strategy," concludes Ken Villum Klausen.