The Zurich primarily based debt capital market platform Loanboox is broadening its govt crew: Philippe Cayrol joins the Fintech as its new CEO. The skilled start-up supervisor takes over from founder Stefan Muehlemann who will give attention to his position as Government Chairman. Alex Lawrence completes the chief crew as Chief Income Officer.
Philippe Cayrol, new CEO
Philippe Cayrol
As Head of Company & Enterprise Improvement, Cayrol developed the start-up into the world’s largest carpooling market at BlaBlacar. Beforehand, Cayrol co-founded an funding fund in London that targeted on development capital for early stage firms.
The digitalisation of the massive debt markets is simply getting began, so I’m very excited to hitch an distinctive crew who’s keen about bringing extra effectivity, accessibility and transparency to the debt capital markets. I’m impressed by the revolutionary options and the traction of the platform and look ahead to contributing to the long run success of all our customers,
says Cayrol.
Alex Lawrence, new CRO

Alex Lawrence
Alex Lawrence will be a part of as Chief Income Officer and will probably be chargeable for enterprise improvement and advertising and marketing throughout all nations. The skilled worldwide finance and fintech specialist moved to Loanboox from the securitisation platform CrossLend, the place he was Managing Director. Earlier roles have included J.P. Morgan and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Lawrence on his new problem:
I’m thrilled to hitch an organization that places its purchasers, know-how and folks on the epicentre of all the pieces that it does, making a constructive influence on all stakeholders. It’s clear to me that the way forward for our enterprise is to companion with key establishments and play a pivotal position in driving their digitalisation initiatives with the intention to higher serve the financing wants of their purchasers.
Strengthened govt crew to assist new development part

Stefan Mühlemann
With over CHF 40 billion of financing requests dealt with via the platform because the begin and a pair of’500 organisations in six nations, I’m extremely happy with what we’ve achieved. As we now scale up our actions to the following degree, together with new merchandise and goal teams, it felt pure to strengthen the crew. While I used to be the proper CEO for Loanboox’ inception and first years, it’s now time handy over operational accountability to consultants with related experiences. With Philippe and Alex, we’ve discovered gifted executives with the correct mix of entrepreneurial spirit and execution capabilities,
says Muehlemann.
Along with Cayrol and Lawrence, the 2 earlier members Dario Zogg (Co-Founder & CTO) and Dominique Huegli (COO) full Loanboox’ govt board. Co-Founder Andi Burri will proceed his duties as Nation Head Switzerland and member of the Board of Administrators, and can moreover give attention to key buyer relationships. Stefan Muehlemann, who based Loanboox in 2015 and was CEO since then, will think about his place as Government Chairman.
