Contis appoints former Klarna exec as its General Counsel and CRO

Source: IBS Intelligence 2020-05-29

Europe-based payment solutions provider, Contis has announced the appointment of Lara Oyesanya FRSA as its first General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer (CRO). The new CRO will be responsible for overseeing activities related to legal, risk, compliance & fraud, and human resources. The company will be able to react to the market with agility and speed, improve client acquisition and reduce onboarding times.

Lara Oyesanya, General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer at Contis, said, “Contis is doing business the right way, supporting future-leaning clients and addressing the big issues in payments and fintech. I am very excited to join the brilliant team taking Contis to the next level. We’ll continue delivering great outcomes and driving growth for our clients. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to combine my legal skills with my passion for business – and I can’t wait to get stuck in.”

Previously, Lara held the position of the UK Counsel and Legal Director at Klarna Bank AB. She has advised FTSE listed companies including Barclays Bank plc, BAE Systems plc, HBOS plc, RAC plc and Lex Autolease. Lara is a Non-Executive Director, Plan International UK, a Contributing Editor, Lexis Nexis Encyclopaedia of Banking Law, an External Member of the Committee on Benefactions, External and Legal Affairs, University of Cambridge and a Member of the Consulting Editorial Board, LexisPSL©.

Peter Cox, Founder and CEO at Contis, said, “We are dedicated to improvement, especially in meeting future regulation and business demands post Covid-19. We are delighted to welcome Lara. Her legal experience, commercial understanding, and expertise in fintech make her fantastic addition to our senior leadership. Lara is deeply connected and well respected in the business, fintech, legal and academic worlds, and we look forward to everything she will bring to the team.”

Recently, Contis announced the launch of Contis Cares, a new program that aims to offer long-term solutions for the most vulnerable individuals amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Contis appoints former Klarna exec as its General Counsel and CRO

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