Robert Anghel takes over the leadership of Salt Bank in a well-prepared process that reflects the continuity of a meaningful project. Gabriela Nistor remains close to Salt as a member of the Board of Directors, continuing to contribute to the bank’s strategic direction and next stages of growth.

Robert Anghel takes over as CEO of Salt Bank

Robert has over 25 years of experience in digital transformation and banking. But beyond the numbers and job titles, what matters most is that he understands what Salt is all about. He is one of the people who has been part of the project almost from the beginning, in the role of Chief Business Officer. He contributed directly to the way Salt Bank was conceived and built, coordinating the business team, from insights and strategy to product development and market launch.

“I am truly grateful for the trust that the Board of Directors and Gabriela have placed in me. This trust feels like a great responsibility, like a clear commitment to carry on what we have built together and to do banking, but the way you want it. We are not changing anything that has brought us here. We are continuing in the same way: with speed, direction, and great attention to detail. We are continuing to grow, but we remain close to people and their everyday experiences. That is what defines us,” says Robert Anghel, CEO of Salt Bank.

Gabriela Nistor remains close to Salt Bank

After 30 years in banking, during which time she was always among the first to turn ideas that were just emerging on the market into reality, Gabriela Nistor is ending her term as CEO, but remains close to Salt Bank as a member of the Board of Directors, continuing to contribute to strategic direction and major projects.

“Less than two years ago, we launched Salt Bank, the first 100% digital bank in Romania. It has grown spectacularly, but above all, it has grown with meaning. Today, Salt is no longer just the story of a bold launch, but clear proof that its success was no accident. It has become a benchmark in the market, including for expertise, and a name that naturally comes to mind when you say digital banking. For me, Salt is undoubtedly the most beautiful project. A real gift for my entire career,” says Gabriela Nistor, member of the Board of Directors of Salt Bank.

In 2022, Gabriela accepted the challenge of building Romania’s first 100% digital bank from scratch, and on April 4, 2024, as CEO, she launched Salt Bank. Today, Salt is among the top 10 banks in Romania in terms of customer numbers and is one of the fastest-growing banks in the industry.

“My greatest pride, however, remains the team of go-getters I have built. A team that includes Robert, whom I chose because we shared the same vision and whom I soon realised could take Salt’s story further,” Gabriela added.

What’s next for Salt Bank

Over 700,000 people have chosen Salt for the things that matter in real life: saving money, investing, making everyday payments, travelling with Salt, taking out a loan, or building their own business. Behind this success are more than 400 people who make the Salt Bank story possible.

“As I said at the press conference in December 2025, this year we will further develop the products we already have. We will focus on increasing the number of active customers, expanding the lending and investment area, but also on developing business accounts,” says Robert Anghel.

The goal is for Salt to be operating as a mature bank in every respect by the end of the year.

“Everywhere I look in the bank, I see people who really believe in what we do. And you can feel that. Technology helps us strengthen our processes, be faster and clearer, but in the end, it’s people who make the difference. We are, first and foremost, a team of people. A team that, by the end of the year, will bring all the products you expect from a mature bank to the mobile app. We are growing, but we remain ourselves,” says Robert.

About Robert Anghel

With over two decades of experience in telecommunications, e-commerce, and banking, Robert Anghel has been directly involved in the digital transformation of the banking industry in Romania. At Salt Bank, his mission was simple yet ambitious: to make banking “the way you want it,” coordinating the product development, marketing, and growth teams.

Previously, he led digital transformation programs worth over €100 million, launched platforms used by millions of customers in Europe and Asia, and was involved in major mergers and acquisitions, gaining extensive international experience.

He is a graduate of the Polytechnic University of Timișoara and holds an MBA from the University of Illinois (USA), specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions.

When he is not involved in banking-related projects, he spends his time doing what he enjoys: riding his motorcycle on long trips or exploring the latest technologies