Mambu appoints Fernando Zandona as permanent CEO

By Gloria Methri

Mambu, one of the leading cloud banking platforms, has appointed Fernando Zandona as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Zandona, who previously held the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer at Mambu, began serving as interim CEO in June this year. He will now spearhead the business as it enters its next phase of growth.

Zandona is a technology and product specialist with more than 20 years of experience in various organisations, including Microsoft and Amazon. Before joining Mambu in 2022, he was General Manager of AWS Fargate and Amazon Linux where he was responsible for the success of the company’s product strategy and roadmap.

Fritz Oidtmann, Chairman of the Mambu Board, said, “During his time as interim CEO, Fernando has demonstrated deep industry and technical expertise, combined with a natural aptitude for leadership. His in-depth understanding of cloud technology, experience working in customer-centric businesses, and track record of developing high-performance teams focused on innovation are a natural fit with Mambu. We’re confident he’s the right person to take the business forward on a permanent basis, as we continue to transform the banking industry and help our customers to deliver delightful financial experiences.”

As permanent CEO, Zandona will be based at Mambu’s head office in Amsterdam and will continue to collaborate closely with Mambu customers and the company’s global team to drive forward his vision for the business.

Commenting on his appointment, Zandona said, “I am truly honoured to take on the role of CEO. At Mambu, we’re shaping the future of financial technology and having a lasting impact on the industry. I’m excited to lead the company through this next phase of growth, leveraging our team’s expertise and commitment to innovation to deliver real benefits for customers.”

Mambu is one of the leading providers of SaaS cloud banking technology with more than 280 customers, and over 120 million end users worldwide.