Tandem Bank has appointed Russell Strevens as its new Chief Technology Officer to accelerate the bank’s digital transformation. Strevens brings extensive experience from previous roles as CTO at Small World Financial Services and Bó, NatWest’s digital challenger, and as CIO for BT Consumer. He will oversee Tandem’s technology, engineering, and digital roadmap, focusing on simplifying propositions, enhancing app performance, and expanding AI capabilities.
CEO Neil Chandler stated, “Russell brings the energy, ambition and technological firepower we want at Tandem. He’s an expert at turning complex, cutting-edge tech into intuitive experiences for customers – across both challenger brands and big businesses. As we continue our journey towards being digital-first and delivering even more value for customers, we’re thrilled to have Russell on board.”
Strevens emphasized his commitment to building practical technology solutions that benefit customers. “Tandem is at a hugely exciting moment. There’s a real opportunity to push the boundaries of what digital-first, value-led, customer-focused banking looks like, and I’m delighted to join a team that’s hungry to make it happen,” he said. He will focus on creating the technology foundations and platforms that enable faster delivery of products designed to offer real value and support sustainable choices. His leadership is expected to strengthen Tandem’s position as a challenger bank dedicated to customer-centric innovation and growth in 2026 and beyond.