The Lloyds Bank Mafia
12 people came through Lloyds Bank and went on to found or lead other companies.
Paul RipponRisk Director, Operations (interim)Founded Starling Bank +1Anthony OduwoleCapital Market SpecialistFounded VertoOla OyetayoGroup Corporate TreasuryFounded VertoGabriele MusellaInnovation Manager, ConsultantFounded CoinruleHarry CheslawSummer InternshipFounded autoneChris MansfieldSubject Matter Expert and Deputy Team LeaderFounded GoodCourseThomas BarberInternshipFounded PrewarpAnne BodenProgramme ManagerFounded Starling BankHenry ComfortProject ManagerFounded Geordie AIColin WalshManaging DirectorFounded VaroRachelle MillsSenior Performance & Reward Business PartnerFounded KareinnAlex MillerStrategy and Operational Performance DirectorFounded Forestreet
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Lloyds Bank mafia?
- The Lloyds Bank mafia is the network of 12 people who came through Lloyds Bank and went on to found or lead other companies, including Starling Bank, Verto, Coinrule, autone, GoodCourse.
- Who is in the Lloyds Bank mafia?
- Notable members include Paul Rippon (Starling Bank), Anthony Oduwole (Verto), Ola Oyetayo (Verto), Gabriele Musella (Coinrule), Harry Cheslaw (autone), Chris Mansfield (GoodCourse), Thomas Barber (Prewarp), Anne Boden (Starling Bank), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Lloyds Bank alumni found?
- Companies founded by Lloyds Bank alumni include Starling Bank, Verto, Coinrule, autone, GoodCourse, Prewarp, Geordie AI, Varo, Kareinn, Forestreet.







