Starling Bank poaches energy supplier Ovo’s chief exec as it considers a listing

Starling Bank has poached the chief executive of energy supplier Ovo as the group considers a public listing.

The disruptive bank said Raman Bhatia, 45, who previously led HSBC’s digital bank in the UK and Europe, would replace interim chief executive John Mountain in the summer, subject to regulatory approval.

The London-based bank has been looking for a boss since its founder Anne Boden resigned last June.

Boden, 64, a former RBS banker, set up Starling a decade ago to challenge traditional banks.

Bhatia began his career as a management consultant and joined Ovo in early 2020 as COO before taking on the top role.