Retiring in Style: a big farewell to the first Revoluter to retire
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From getting to know Revolut early on as a payments business partner, Hugh Kingdon, now former Vice President of Payment Operations, saw the company grow from 13 employees to 10,000 with over 40 million customers worldwide. Now, as the first person to retire from Revolut, Hugh sits with host Alex Carril to recount his early memories with the company, what legacy he’s leaving behind as he waves goodbye, and advice to current and future leaders in the fintech industry. In this episode, Alex and Hugh discuss: - The unique passion and drive of Revoluters - How Revolut stands out amongst its peers - One of the secrets to Revolut’s success - What made Hugh not retire the first time and start at Revolut - Hugh’s career journey through payments and fintech - Key lessons learned from his extensive experience - How to make yourself in demand in your career - Advice to those thinking of moving into the fintech industry - When it’s time to make a career change - Tips for the fintech industry leaders of tomorrow Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram: https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut: https://revolut.la/3K36VVD
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