Monite, the API-first embedded finance company that helps B2B platforms capitalize on hassle-free finance automation for their clients, has fortified its commitment to become an industry standard by appointing three accomplished FinTech leaders.
Dan Osburn, a VP of product pivotal to Marqeta’s growth from a $20M startup into a $12Bn public company, assumes the role of Chief Product Officer. Joining the executive team is Sophie Haagensen, formerly COO at KodyPay and part of the founding team at Atom Bank, as Chief of Staff. Additionally, Hoang Pham, renowned for building Mollie’s growth team and bootstrapping the company from its early stages to a successful series C funding round, has been appointed as Head of Marketing.
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“We are truly honored to have leaders from industry-breaking companies like Marqeta, Atom Bank and Mollie choose Monite as their new workplace. Their decision showcases a remarkable level of trust and validation in our product and mission. With their help, Monite is on its way to becoming an embedded finance category leader. The contributions from Dan, Sophie, and Hoang will drive Monite’s steady growth, foster innovation, and help revolutionize B2B financial workflows alongside our solid tech team”, says Ivan Maryasin, CEO of Monite.
Capitalizing on his expertise from guiding and scaling product teams in businesses that grew from lean startups to large public companies, Dan Osburn is set to enhance the intrinsic value that Monite delivers to its customers through a wide range of FinTech products. With a background in math and engineering, Dan has made significant contributions to the development of pivotal technologies, and his expansive skillset, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of technical, financial, and support-related functions, uniquely positions him as an industry thought leader. Reflecting on Monite’s potential, Dan shares, “Monite is set to make waves in an arena that’s experiencing rapid growth and is primed for innovative disruption. Our vision centers around offering an expansive and unified suite of financial products to B2B platforms, with a strong emphasis on user experience. At Monite, we’re shaping the future landscape of FinTech”.
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Sophie Haagensen is an experienced leader who has operated across organisational disciplines in multiple industries as a founder, executive and NED. Drawing on a decade of FinTech experience, Sophie will oversee Monite’s strategy, execution and operations on the way from startup to scaleup. Whether setting direction or implementing systems and structures from scratch, Sophie is a catalyst for growth in tech-first companies. She comments: “The opportunity embedded finance presents is undeniably huge, and Monite is poised to become a leader in this space. I am hugely impressed by the talent and passion of the team, as well as the genuine commitment to building a positive and productive culture — something that, in my experience, sets great companies apart from the competition”.
Hoang Pham, a seasoned marketing pro who has been previously executing Mollie’s growth for more than 6 years, has now joined Monite to establish the company’s brand presence and elevate market positioning. He says: “We are at the right place and time in a wave that’s only just beginning, embedding financial solutions into all kinds of platforms. It’s an incredible privilege to be at the forefront and work alongside such a talented team. The product and tech Monite has built so far are really impressive, when all the pieces fall into place, only great things can happen.” Hoang’s initial focus will be on understanding customers’ challenges and needs and translating them to how Monite portrays itself to target new clients.
The appointments of versatile professionals reflect Monite’s commitment to expand its footprint in the EU and UK while also expanding into the US market and beyond. The new company’s executives will be tasked with building a category-leading company, helping B2B customers embed cutting-edge financial services.
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