Revolut, the global fintech has announced departure of its Chief Financial Officer Mikko  Salovaara. According to the report, Salovaara has stepped down from his post due to personal reason.

Salovaara is leaving the company, after two years in the role. He joined Revolut in January 2021 as VP of Finance and became Group CFO in April 2021. 

As Group CFO, he led Revolut’s global finance function, working closely alongside the company’s CEO and founder, Nik Storonsky, to define and drive the company’s financial strategy and planning, to strengthen financial processes, systems and controls and to optimise the company’s capital structure and allocation, all with an aim of delivering sustainable growth. 

Prior to joining Revolut, he spent five years with 3G Capital. He also worked for Elliott Advisors (UK) Ltd, with a particular emphasis on public and private market strategies. He holds a BA in Economics and a BA / MA in East Asian Studies from Yale University.