Funding Circle Appoints New CEO
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On November 4, 2026, Finance Magnates reported that Funding Circle had appointed former Liberis head Rob Straathof as its next chief executive officer. The appointment remains subject to regulatory approval; once approved, Straathof is expected to succeed the current CEO, Lisa Jacobs, in the first half of 2027. The report did not provide a specific succession date, nor did it explain the reason for the appointment or the handover arrangements. The progress disclosed so far is that a successor has been identified, but his formal appointment remains subject to regulatory approval.
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- Finance MagnatesFunding Circle appoints former Liberis chief Rob Straathof as next CEO
Funding Circle has appointed former Liberis chief Rob Straathof as its next CEO, subject to regulatory approval. He is expected to succeed Lisa Jacobs in the first half of 2027.
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