Curve, the ultimate digital wallet, has announced the appointment of Lord Stanley Fink as Chair of its Group Board.
A pre-eminent figure in global finance, underpinned by a successful career in investment banking and asset management, renowned in particular for stewarding a FTSE 100 hedge fund to become the largest listed in the world, Lord Fink has both the credentials and calibre to steer Curve confidently through its next crucial stage of strategic scaling.
As digital wallet usage in the UK is set to double over the next three years, and with Apple opening up its devices to competing wallets, the market is ripe for fresh innovation. Amid evolving consumer preferences and increasing demand for choice, Curve stands poised to broaden its influence and deliver an unrivaled user experience through Curve Pay — introducing numerous benefits currently unavailable to customers in the UK and Europe. Ahead of this vital period of expansion and innovation, Lord Fink joins Curve’s Board, bringing unmatched expertise in advancing businesses and fluency in financial markets. His appointment indicates Curve’s intent to consolidate its leadership position in the digital wallet space.
“Working alongside Curve as an investor, I have had a ringside seat to the company’s unassailable and well-earned rise. Beginning as a card which combines all your cards into one, to the all-encompassing digital wallet it has evolved into, Curve offers a transformative financial management experience to its users. I am proud to have been part of the journey so far, and welcome the chance to support the company through its next, very significant period of growth,” commented Lord Stanley Fink on his appointment.
“Lord Fink is a finance virtuoso, who has been instrumental to Curve’s success as a shareholder, and we are honoured to welcome him to our Board as incoming Chair. With exceptional experience in banking alongside his proven capabilities in scaling highly successful businesses, Lord Fink is an asset due to his expertise as a deft financial operator as well as his authority in the industry. With fintechs now operating shoulder-to-shoulder with global tech giants, we see an unprecedented opportunity to deepen consumer-focused innovation. The arrival of Lord Fink epitomises our commitment to continued advancement, user-inspired invention, and industry leadership,” said Shachar Bialick, Founder & CEO of Curve.
Lord Fink began his career at Arthur Andersen before moving to Mars Inc and Citibank. He rose to prominence as CEO of Man Group where he cemented his reputation as a celebrated financier, leading Man Group to the FTSE 100 and pole position for a traded hedge fund at the time. Lord Fink later became Chairman of International Standard Asset Management and has held board positions at Marex Spectron and Zenith Hygiene Group. A seasoned investor, Lord Fink has also supported sustainability-focused ventures such as Ecometrica and the New Forests Company, a market leader in sustainable forestry in East Africa.
As Chair of the Board, Lord Fink’s wealth of experience will help Curve broaden its horizons with assured, confident leadership, explore new markets, and deliver on its mission to amplify and simplify financial experiences for its users.