Monzo, the UK neobank, is making a second attempt at US expansion under the leadership of new CEO Conor Walsh, former Cash App and Verse executive. This information was revealed on Wednesday at the Sifted Summit by Monzo's COO, Sujata Bhatia. Walsh succeeds TS Anil and advisor Carol Nelson, who took over after co-founder Tom Blomfield's departure.
In his new role, Walsh's main task is to steer Monzo's US expansion, a move that comes despite the bank's earlier decision to abandon its application for a US banking license. The previous US CEO, Carol Nelson, left after failing to secure this license. In an AltFi statement, Walsh expressed his enthusiasm about his new role.
It's worth noting that as per InvestingPro data, Monzo holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet, which could be a potential strength in its US expansion plans. However, it's also important to consider that the bank's short-term obligations exceed its liquid assets, as highlighted by InvestingPro Tips. This could be a challenge for Monzo as it navigates its expansion.
Bhatia also discussed potential partnerships with local banks and gave insights into Monzo's "Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) buy now, pay later offering" and its BlackRock-managed in-app investment platform. Unlike its rivals Starling and Revolut, Monzo has decided not to venture into crypto investments.
While Monzo's stock has fared poorly over the last month, according to InvestingPro Tips, the influence of Jack Dorsey, through Verse and Cash App, is seen as a driving force behind Monzo's strategic moves. Bhatia confirmed Monzo's monthly profitability and projected full-year profitability in 2023.
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