Starling Bank chief to step down after just two years

Raman Bhatia has informed the board that he no longer wishes to lead Starling Bank, stepping down after only two years in the role. Simultaneously, Sandy Begbie is departing Scottish Financial Enterprise following a six-year tenure. Both organisations are initiating succession planning to fill these vacancies. Sue Dawe, the chair at Scottish Financial Enterprise, confirmed that a formal search for a successor is currently underway, supported by a well-established governance process within the board.