Vivid, the financial services platform active in 27 European countries, announces the appointment of Gianluigi Girardi as its new Country Lead for Italy, with the aim of strengthening the company's Italian business.

Girardi, who holds a degree in Business and Administration from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome, joins the team of the European financial platform, headquartered in Berlin, Germany,  after experience in important European companies in both B2C and B2B sectors, including Glovo and Qonto, where he last held the role of Team Lead Key Account Manager in the Milan office.

With solid skills in strategic management and business development, as well as in business process optimization and scalability, Girardi will have the task of leading the growth in Italy of Vivid, which already boasts over 500,000 customers across Europe thanks to its simple and intuitive savings and investment platform. Considered one of the most promising fintech startups in Europe and valued at €775m, Vivid is backed by renowned investors such as Ribbit Capital, Greenoaks Capital and SoftBank Vision Fund 2.

About Vivid

Vivid is the first financial services platform that combines all your financial needs into a single, user-friendly app, making managing your finances easy and comfortable. Whether it's spending, controlling your finances, saving, or investing, Vivid offers a seamless, flexible, and transparent solution designed to help you grow your money effortlessly. In addition to personal finance solutions, Vivid also serves businesses with dedicated accounts that simplify financial management, payments, and investments. Serving over 500,000 customers across Europe, Vivid offers a wide range of services, including savings accounts, multi-currency accounts, and investments in stocks and crypto, all without hidden fees. Founded in 2019 in Berlin, Vivid is supported by an international team of over 200 experts. The company has secured more than 200 million euros in funding from renowned investors such as Ribbit Capital, Greenoaks Capital, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, reaching a valuation of 775 million euros in its latest funding round in 2022.