Manish V.

Co-founder & Chief Customer Officer at ekko

Manish Vara has a diverse range of work experience. Manish is currently the COO & Co-Founder of ekko since November 2019. Manish is also an Advisory Board Member at De Montfort University starting from May 2022.

Prior to these roles, Manish worked as a Consultant at i-Realise Ltd from January 2020 to September 2021. Manish was also a Project Lead at LQID from July 2019 to January 2020.

Manish has a strong background in banking and finance. Manish served as a Manager Retail Banking at Metro Bank (UK) from January 2017 to July 2019. Before that, they worked as a Manager Retail Banking at Lloyds Banking Group from March 2012 to January 2017.

Overall, Manish Vara's work experience demonstrates their expertise in various leadership roles, particularly in the banking and finance industry.

Manish Vara completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business and Management from De Montfort University, which they attended from 2007 to 2011. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained a Personal Leadership Programme certificate from The Living Leader in July 2019. In July 2016, they obtained a Foundation in Business Analysis certification from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Additionally, in May 2016, they obtained a Database Design in Microsoft SQL certification from the London Academy of IT.

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  • Co-founder & Chief Customer Officer

    November, 2019 - present