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LONDON - Funding Circle Holdings plc, a prominent SME finance platform in the UK, has announced the appointment of Maeve Byrne as the independent non-executive director and Chair Designate of the Audit Committee, effective from June 2, 2025. Maeve Byrne will succeed Geeta Gopalan, who previously announced her intention to step down from the Board on March 6, 2025. Gopalan will officially depart on June 18, 2025, at which point Byrne will take over chairing the currently combined Audit and Risk Committee.
With over three decades of experience in financial services, Byrne is a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Accountants in Ireland. Her career began at KPMG, where she became a Partner in 2002. She later took on several executive roles within the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (LON:NWG) plc from 2014 to 2017, including posts in the Capital Resolution Group and Williams and Glynn.
Byrne’s current positions include serving as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at both LendInvest Plc and M-Kopa Holdings Limited. She has also held similar roles at Alpha Financial Markets Consulting plc from 2022 to 2024.
Ken Stannard, Chair of Funding Circle’s Board of Directors, expressed gratitude to Geeta Gopalan for her significant contributions over the last seven years, particularly during the company’s growth phase post-IPO. He also welcomed Byrne, citing her valuable audit and risk experience as a significant asset for the Board.
Geeta Gopalan reflected on her tenure with Fonding Circle, noting the rewarding experience of contributing to the company’s growth and expressing confidence in its continued success.
Maeve Byrne shared her enthusiasm for joining the Board and her commitment to applying her financial stewardship skills to support Funding Circle’s next growth phase.
The company disclosed no further details regarding Byrne’s appointment as required by the UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R. The announcement is based on a press release statement from Funding Circle Holdings plc.
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