Nikolay Storonsky , Founder and CEO , Revolut

Management raised $ 800mn and saw the then six-year-old fintech hit a jackpot valuation of $ 33bn .

Today , Storonsky is seen as a mentor and advocate for fintech , which means he ’ s now a regular speaker for the cause . He is in demand as a presenter because of his dynamic delivery style and acute industry knowledge in finance . To date , he has taken part in well over 100 business events globally .

A thrill seeker But his tempered management style has not extended to his love of adrenaline and sports , and Storonsky is an avid kite surfer who enjoys the rush of extreme activities whenever he can . He is also a family man at heart , settling into London life with his wife and two daughters .

Revolut continues to move from strength to strength under his leadership . Despite a disappointing period in 2021 – when the neobank withdrew from Canada following difficulties during its application for a banking licence – today , Revolut is one of the world ’ s most successful digital banks .

With a recent valuation of US $ 33bn and a new partnership with fellow stratospheric fintech Stripe , the future has never looked brighter for this sporty and determined CEO .

PERSONAL NET WORTH : US $ 7.1BN