Mode Global Holdings PLC (LSE:MODE), a fintech company listed on the London Stock Exchange, has appointed Rita Liu as its CEO.
Fintech industry veteran Rita Liu joined Mode in March 2020 as Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to her employment at the UK Fintech company, Rita enjoyed over a decade of leadership roles at fintech giant Alipay in Asia, the US, Canada and was the Alipay CEO in the UK.
In addition to the appointment of Rita Liu as CEO, Mode’s Chief Technology Officer Jonathan Conway has been appointed to its
board with immediate effect.
With these appointments, Mode is looking to focus its strategy to become the UK’s leading regulated all-encompassing crypto app.
Additionally, Mode has announced an agreement with financial services firm Marex Group, which will assist the business to accelerate its growth.
Commenting on her appointment, Rita Liu, the new Chief Executive Officer at Mode, said: “Our vision is for Mode to become the UK’s first regulated crypto super app. By harnessing the power of Web3 and our unique regulatory position, I firmly believe we are better positioned than anyone else in the UK to help people pay, earn, save and get paid in crypto all in one place. We can also help businesses to accept payment and reward customers in both crypto tokens and fiat currencies.
“Our team has extensive experience both in ‘traditional’ fintech and crypto, which enables us to build the business with a focus on regulation and security and a passion for bringing innovative Web3 technology to our customers. It’s a hugely exciting time, and I can’t wait to turn that vision into reality along with my colleagues at Mode.”
Jonathan Rowland, Chairman at Mode added: “The appointment of Rita as CEO and Jonathan to the board is part of the next exciting phase of growth for Mode. Rita is an influential figure in fintech with a clear vision for the future and the credentials and expertise to deliver.
“Likewise, Jonathan’s years of technology experience also allows Mode to be at the forefront of technological innovation. His appointment to the board underlines the undoubted importance we place on tech capability. We are excited for this next phase of Mode. 2022 will be a year of execution and growth, and our team is fully committed to deliver.”
