NatWest appoints Mark Brant as new CPO

Mark Brant is set to join NatWest group as its new chief payments officer (CPO).

Brant has over 25 years' experience in payments roles, and most recently served as chief executive at ParentPay Group.

Rupert Keeley has been leading NatWest’s Payments Centre of Expertise on an interim basis and will hand over his duties to Brant once he joins on 16 January 2023.

Brant will report to Paul Thwaite, the bank’s chief executive for commercial, institutional and group payments.

“I am delighted that Mark is joining the business,” Thwaite said. “Payments are a critical part of our future plans at NatWest Group, and Mark brings with him a wealth of experience and insight that will support us in realising our growth ambitions.”

Commenting on his new role, Brant said: “I’m looking forward to developing new solutions and accelerating the innovative offerings that NatWest has launched in recent years.”

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