Sam Everington
About Sam Everington
Sam Everington is the CEO of Engine by Starling, with a strong background in technology and finance, particularly in digital banking solutions. He has played a significant role in expanding Engine's global reach and has extensive experience in developing scalable banking platforms.
Current Role at Engine By Starling
Sam Everington serves as the CEO of Engine By Starling, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on integrating banking services with technology platforms and advancing innovation in financial services. Under his leadership, Engine has expanded its reach to financial institutions globally, positioning itself as a key player in the banking-as-a-service sector.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Everington has held multiple roles at Starling Bank, including Deputy CIO & Director of Products and Head of Engineering. His tenure at Starling spanned from 2016 to 2022, during which he was instrumental in transitioning the bank's core banking platform to a cloud-native architecture. His experience in digital banking solutions has significantly contributed to the bank's product development and engineering capabilities.
Background in Technology and Finance
Sam Everington has a strong background in technology and finance, with extensive experience in developing scalable and modular banking platforms. Prior to his roles at Starling Bank, he worked at Alfa (formerly CHP Consulting) in various capacities, including Senior Manager & Technical Architect and Consultant. His work in these roles involved delivering technology solutions to enhance financial services.
Education at University of Cambridge
Everington studied at the University of Cambridge from 2005 to 2008, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Sciences, specializing in Chemistry. This educational background provided him with a strong analytical foundation that supports his work in technology and finance.
Early Career and Internships
Sam Everington began his career with an internship at Unilever as an IT Management Intern in 2007. This early experience contributed to his understanding of technology management within large organizations. Following this internship, he joined Alfa (formerly CHP Consulting), where he developed his expertise in consulting and technical architecture over several years.