Daniel Lapeña Gomez
About Daniel Lapeña Gomez
Daniel Lapeña Gomez serves as the Head of Banks & Building Societies and Director at ClearBank, where he leads strategic initiatives and product development in the financial sector. He has an extensive background in banking, having held various leadership roles at Citi and Deutsche Bank, and possesses advanced degrees in business and finance.
Current Role at ClearBank
Daniel Lapeña Gomez serves as the Head of Banks & Building Societies and Director at ClearBank since 2023. In this role, he focuses on delivering innovative payment solutions tailored for the Banks and Building Societies sector. He collaborates closely with the product team to identify opportunities for new products and services, ensuring that ClearBank remains competitive in the market. Additionally, he provides strategic support for ClearBank's European launch and has developed strategic plans for 2024, which include comprehensive market trend analysis and risk assessment.
Previous Experience at Citi
Prior to his current position, Daniel held multiple roles at Citi over a span of 11 years. He served as the Director de Oficina in Retail Banking and Vice President from 2006 to 2011 in Barcelona. Later, he transitioned to London, where he worked as the TTS Western Europe Public Sector & NGO Sales Sector Head and Senior Vice President from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, he was the Sales Chief of Staff for Corporate Banking, Transaction Services - TTS EMEA from 2011 to 2020. His tenure at Citi involved extensive market research and the development of a comprehensive client target market database.
Educational Background
Daniel Lapeña Gomez has a strong academic background in finance and business. He studied at IESE Business School, where he completed an Executive MBA from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Master's in International Marketing from Universitat de Girona, which he achieved from 2002 to 2003. Furthermore, he obtained a Certificate in International Cash Management from the Association of Corporate Treasurers in 2021. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science in Business and Administration from EUNCET, completed from 1998 to 2001.
Experience at Other Financial Institutions
Before joining Citi, Daniel worked at Deutsche Bank as an account manager for SMEs and private clients for eight months in 2005-2006 in Barcelona. He also served as a Relationship Manager at BBVA from 2002 to 2005 in Spain. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in the banking sector and equipped him with the skills necessary for his current leadership position at ClearBank.