Ep. 44 London as a Launchpad: Revolut’s global HQ and UK banking vision

With its global headquarters established in London, and a UK banking licence in place, Revolut is entering a new chapter.

UK CEO Francesca Carlesi talks about what this shift means for customers and how these milestones connect to bigger decisions about growth and leadership going forward.

In this episode, host Alex Carril and Francesca discuss:

• Revolut’s global headquarters and the message the company signals about remote work

• Why London was chosen as Revolut’s home base and how it strengthens the company’s presence in the UK

• What operating as a fully licensed bank in the UK means for local customers and Revolut globally

• How the “Banking & Beyond” strategy translates into more customer-centric features

• The case for Revolut as a primary bank and what was holding it back before

• Comparing Revolut to legacy financial institutions and the differences that matter

• The importance of building and maintaining trust in financial services

• What new features customers in the UK can expect to see in the future

• Francesca’s thoughts on leading a fast-growing team

• Her path into financial services, from founding her own startup to becoming Revolut’s UK CEO

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