Robert Anghel, the new CEO of Salt Bank, announced that the digital bank’s main priorities for 2026 include expanding the mobile app product portfolio and increasing the number of active customers, according to information published by Wall-Street.
The strategy focuses on developing lending, investment and business account services, while strengthening the bank’s digital platform.
“This year we will further develop the products we already have. We will focus on growing the number of active customers, expanding lending and investment services, and developing business accounts,” said Robert Anghel.
Goal: operate as a mature bank
Anghel emphasized that technology will remain at the core of Salt Bank’s strategy, while human expertise and customer experience will continue to play a key role.
“Technology helps us strengthen processes and move faster, but in the end people make the difference. By the end of the year, we aim to bring into the mobile app all the products you would expect from a mature bank,” he added.
Leadership transition
Anghel’s appointment as CEO was approved by the National Bank of Romania on February 28. Previously, he served as Deputy CEO, playing a key role in building the Romanian neobank.
Former CEO Gabriela Nistor will remain on the Board of Directors, contributing to strategic direction and major projects at Salt Bank.
Romania’s first fully digital bank
Launched in 2024, Salt Bank is Romania’s first fully digital bank and is controlled by Banca Transilvania. The bank emerged after BT acquired and restructured Idea Bank.
By the end of 2025, Salt Bank reported assets of around RON 2 billion and a team of more than 400 employees, marking an increase of about 58.5% compared to the RON 1.2 billion recorded in 2024.
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