Our Leadership Team
Our Leadership Team has a deep knowledge of financial services and broad experience of UK and global banking.
Alexander Filshie, Independent Non-Executive Director
Alexander Filshie, Independent Non-Executive Director
Alexander joined the Vida Bank Board, Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee in October 2025. He brings more than 35 years of experience in financial services, spanning strategy, finance and transformation across global institutions.
After beginning his career with PwC as a Chartered Accountant, Alexander held senior roles at Standard Chartered in Hong Kong and Singapore, and later at Barclays International, where he led strategy and finance for the Africa and Middle East operations. He subsequently joined American Express, overseeing financial control and reporting across its international business and serving on several company boards.
Alexander has since held CFO roles at CLS Bank Group, fintech firms World First and Earthport plc (acquired by Visa Inc.), as well as UK lender Kensington Mortgages and Nucleus Financial Platforms. He currently serves as Chairman of Travelex International and is Honorary Vice President of the Cornhill Club.