Tandem Bank has announced the promotion of Ryan Heaps to Chief Financial Officer following regulatory approval as it continues to accelerate value-led growth.

Since joining Tandem, CEO Neil Chandler has prioritised building a leadership team fit for the bank’s next phase of growth. This includes the appointment of Ryan as CFO, the recent arrival of Russell Strevens as Chief Technology Officer – subject to regulatory approval, in addition to David Shrimpton Davis as new Managing Director of Motor Finance.

Ryan, a chartered accountant with over 15 years’ experience in senior finance roles, joined Tandem in 2022 as part of the Oplo acquisition, where he had served as Head of Finance since 2018. Since joining Tandem, he has been instrumental in shaping the bank’s strategic direction. The appointment is a testament to Tandem’s focus on nurturing internal talent and its investment in developing a strong pipeline of future leaders from within the bank.