12-05-2025
Moneybox appoints Melissa Birge independent non-exec director
Moneybox, the award-winning wealth management platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Birge as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board.
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Melissa joined in April 2025 and will also chair a newly established Board Audit Committee, strengthening the company's financial oversight and risk management as it matures and scales.
Melissa brings a wealth of experience from executive and non-executive roles across high-growth, consumer-facing, and digital-first businesses. She currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair at WorldRemit, and has held a range of senior executive roles including at KAYAK, where as CFO she led the company through its IPO and subsequent $2.1bn acquisition by The Priceline Group.
She joins the Board alongside fellow Non-Executive Directors Alokik Advani, Jeremy Marsden, and Ben Marrel, and will work closely with Moneybox Co-founder and Board Chair Ben Stanway. Her appointment reflects Moneybox's commitment to building a high-performing Board to guide the company through its next phase of growth.
Melissa Birge commented: 'I always look for a great team first, and the team at Moneybox is top notch. Throughout my career, I've worked with consumer brands—mostly internet-based—and I was drawn to Moneybox because it has a strong brand, a product customers genuinely love, and a clear focus on sustainable growth. I'm excited to support the team as they continue to build and scale.'
Melissa joins Moneybox at a pivotal moment in its growth journey. Since launching in 2016, the platform has evolved into a category-defining business, integrating saving, investing, pensions, and home-buying services to help over 1 million customers build wealth with confidence, throughout life. Moneybox has consistently ranked among the UK's fastest-growing technology companies in recent years and was named a Which? Best Buy Savings Provider in 2024. The company reported its first full year of profitability in 2023 and continues to see strong momentum with total assets under administration now exceeding £15 billion.
Ben Stanway, Co-founder and Moneybox Chair, said:'Melissa's track record of supporting fast-growing consumer businesses through periods of transformation and scale will be invaluable as we move into our next phase. Her experience in governance, and sustainable growth will play a key role in our continued success. We're delighted to welcome her to the Board.'
