German fintech start-up Monite bolsters leadership team with new hires

Berlin-based embedded finance start-up Monite has hired three new executives for its leadership team to drive growth and expand its presence in the EU, UK, US, and other markets.

Facts

  • Dan Osburn, former VP of product at Marqeta, joins Monite as chief product officer, bringing 15+ years of experience in scaling product teams at start-ups and large public companies.
  • Osburn emphasizes the vision of offering a comprehensive suite of financial products to B2B platforms with a strong focus on user experience.
  • Sophie Haagensen, former KodyPay COO and founding team member of Atom Bank, becomes Monite’s new chief of staff to oversee strategy, execution, and operations during the company’s growth from start-up to scale-up.
  • Hoang Pham, previously head of growth at Dutch paytech firm Mollie, joins Monite as head of marketing.
  • The appointments reflect Monite’s ambitions to expand its presence in the EU, UK, US, and beyond, following a doubling of seed funding to a total of $10 million in March.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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