Uma Balachandra

Uma Balachandra is the Head of the UK team at Gilion, where they lead the commercial strategy and expansion of growth financing for scaling businesses. With over 15 years of experience in fintech, SaaS, and banking, Uma has held roles such as General Manager at Jeeves and Head of Partnerships at Virgin Money Digital Bank. They have also co-founded a fintech startup and contributed to various early-stage ventures as a commercial advisor. Uma's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nottingham, along with certifications in Corporate Finance Regulation and Banking.