ClearBank has named David Samper as its new group Chief Financial Officer, bringing in a seasoned finance leader as the bank accelerates its growth across Europe.
Samper takes over from Mark Fairless, who was appointed group Chief Executive Officer in March after previously serving as CFO.
He joins ClearBank from Newcastle Building Society, where he held the CFO position for six years. During his tenure, he played a key role in doubling the society’s assets to nearly £7 billion and led its merger with Manchester Building Society in 2023.
With more than 30 years of experience in financial services, Samper has held senior finance roles at Sainsbury’s Bank and NatWest Group, where he served as Head of Finance for UK Corporate Banking.
His appointment comes at a significant time for ClearBank, which recently received a Credit Institution License from the European Central Bank, under the supervision of De Nederlandsche Bank. This licence paves the way for the bank to operate across the European Economic Area.
In the past year, ClearBank has expanded into 15 European markets. The group reported a 63 percent increase in fee-based income, reaching £53.3 million in 2024. Additionally, its UK business posted a pre-tax profit for the second consecutive year.
Group CEO Mark Fairless noted that Samper’s strong background in strategy, regulation, and mergers and acquisitions will further enhance the leadership team as the bank continues to scale internationally.
Founded in 2017, ClearBank provides real-time clearing infrastructure and embedded banking services to clients such as Revolut, Tide, TrueLayer, Coinbase, and Raisin.
Commenting on his appointment, David Samper said ClearBank’s blend of innovation and regulatory strength makes it “one of the most exciting financial services businesses to be a part of”. He added that he looks forward to contributing to the bank’s continued growth in the UK and internationally.
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