Bank of London welcomes new Chief Commercial Officer to accelerate innovation

‍London, 09 July 2025 – The Bank of London is pleased to announce the appointment of Hana Rolles as Chief Commercial Officer.  

In her new role as CCO at the Bank of London, Hana will focus on deepening client partnerships, accelerating revenue growth, and driving the next wave of commercial innovation in business banking and payments. Her appointment reinforces the Bank’s mission to eliminate friction from traditional banking and empower ambitious businesses with secure, scalable solutions.

Hana brings over two decades of experience in technology, fintech, and payments, along with a strong reputation for her expertise in scaling businesses and leading commercial teams across both Europe and Asia.

Before joining the Bank of London, Hana served as CEO of Paynetics UK, where she successfully led the transformation of the embedded finance provider into a trusted partner for some of the UK’s most innovative brands. Hana holds an MBA from London BusinessSchool, and has held earlier leadership roles at Visa, Vodafone and McKinsey & Company.

Hana Rolles commented: “Joining the Bank of London at such an exciting time in its growth journey, I look forward to playing a role in the Bank’s transformation into a leading innovative banking platform at the forefront of the digital and Web3 economy—delivering next-generation financial solutions that empower businesses across the UK and globally.”

Christopher Horne, CEO, the Bank of London said: “Hana’s impressive track record across technology and payments, combined with her proven ability to scale high-growth businesses, makes her the ideal leader to drive our commercial strategy forward. Hana’s experience and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand, and deepen our client relationships and partnerships.”

This senior appointment marks an important step in the Bank of London’s transformation strategy, supported by over £75 million in committed funding and investment led by Mangrove Capital Partners. Recently, the Bank announced the appointment of Sarah Baker as Chief Marketing Officer, Tom Howie as Chief Transformation Officer and Tony Bullman as Chief Financial Officer.

Under its new leadership team, spearheaded by Christopher Horne, and with new owners, the Bank is dedicated to achieving operational excellence, driving digital innovation, and shaping the future of financial services.