ClearBank appoints Emma Hagan to head UK operations

By Gloria Methri

ClearBank, the enabler of secure accounts, real-time clearing, and embedded banking for financial institutions, has appointed Emma Hagan as the CEO of ClearBank UK.

Hagan brings a wealth of banking experience to the role, having worked in the industry for over 15 years. She is currently Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at ClearBank, and previously served as Chief Risk Officer for EMEA at Silicon Valley Bank and in various roles at Lloyds Bank and HBOS.

In the newly established role, Hagan will be overseeing all aspects of ClearBank’s operations in the UK, further strengthening the bank’s position in the market. The bank serves blue chip clients such as Chip, Tide, Raisin and Wealthify, and has maintained profitability since 2022.

“Appointing Emma as UK CEO is a critical step in positioning the bank for international expansion and meeting our growth ambitions in the UK and beyond,” said Shonaid Jemmett-Page, Chair of the UK Board at ClearBank. “Emma has been integral to ClearBank’s success since she joined the business in 2020, and she has demonstrated her exceptional leadership and dedication to the business in that time.”

“It’s with great pleasure that we welcome Emma as our UK CEO. Emma brings with her a wealth of experience and deep knowledge about our business and the space we operate in, having already contributed immensely to our success in her role as CRCO,” said Charles McManus, CEO at ClearBank. “We are incredibly excited to see her lead our UK business to new heights.”

“ClearBank continues to go from strength to strength, buoyed by our unique combination of fully licensed banking services, next-generation technology platform, and innovative business model,” said Emma Hagan, incoming CEO of ClearBank UK. “It has been a privilege to be part of ClearBank’s impressive journey, and I am excited to lead our UK team and build on its significant successes to date.”