ClearBank elects former Barclays and Starling exec as CPO

ClearBank, a UK-based clearing and embedded banking platform has announced Megan Cooper, a former Barclays and Starling Bank executive, as its chief product officer (CPO).

Cooper joins ClearBank with over 10 years of experience in fintech. She previously served as CPO and Head of Digital Strategy at Barclays UK Business, and at Starling Bank.

As Chief Product Officer at ClearBank, Cooper will lead the bank’s product strategy and roadmap during a period of expansion. She will work with various internal teams to develop new capabilities aligned with customer needs.

“ClearBank’s success comes from understanding customers and using those insights to offer great products,” said Cooper. “I look forward to continuing this approach as we expand our services in the UK, Europe and US.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Cooper during this exciting expansion period. Her fintech experience will be invaluable as we grow our products, services and reach,” Spiros Theodossiou, the Group Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) at ClearBank, said. Theodossiou held the role of CPO at ClearBank since April 2023, when he joined the company, but was promoted to CPTO in October.

ClearBank has expanded its customer base to over 200 and is now focusing on extending its reach into Europe.