Ewan Silver
About Ewan Silver
Title: Group Chief Technology Officer
Ewan Silver holds the position of Group Chief Technology Officer. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and implementation across various divisions. His role involves ensuring the effective integration of cutting-edge technologies to drive the organization's objectives.
Building Mettle for RBS
Ewan Silver played a critical role in the creation of Mettle, the SME challenger current account developed for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). His responsibilities included managing the project from initiation to delivery, ensuring it met the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Leadership in Next Generation Core Systems
Ewan Silver led Foundry, an initiative focused on solving the banking industry's lack of scalable, real-time core systems. Under his leadership, Foundry aimed to develop the next generation of banking infrastructure capable of handling modern financial services challenges.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role, Ewan Silver was the Chief Technology Officer at Nutmeg and Sporting Index. He also contributed significantly to Betfair's growth. His career includes collaborative efforts with Jason on the development of banks that later became Starling and Monzo.
Favourite Topics and Interests
Ewan Silver's favourite subjects include questioning established norms with 'WTF?', developing next-generation banking systems one immutable log event at a time, and leveraging whiteboards as educational tools. His interests highlight his focus on innovation and practical learning within the technology and banking sectors.