Melanie Lazarus

Mel joined OBL in April 2025 to oversee the evolution of a comprehensive engagement strategy with the open banking ecosystem of banks, fintechs, tech providers, trade bodies, major schemes and regulators.

She is responsible for stakeholder relationship management, brand development, thought leadership, digital engagement and customer insights.  She will also play a pivotal role in supporting OBL’s transition to a future entity.

Mel brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services and consumer tech space. Prior to joining OBL, she was Brand & Marketing Strategy Director for Barclaycard Payments, building brand profile and customer engagement with the corporate and small business segments. She has also held strategic marketing leadership positions at Sky, O2 and Samsung.