The Council
ROBERTS IDELSONS
Chairman of the Council
As of December 2024, Roberts serves as the Chairman of the Council of Magnetiq Bank, leveraging his extensive experience and leadership to guide the organization.
Since 2013, he has also held the position of Chairman of the Board at Signet Bank, where he continues to play a key role in shaping the bank’s growth and strategic direction.
Prior to this, Roberts chaired the Board of Directors at Switzerland’s AP Anlage & Privatbank AG.
From 2003 to 2010, he led Citadele Asset Management as Chairman of the Board and headed Citadele banka Private Capital Management Directorate, contributing significantly to the restructuring of Parex Banka and the establishment of Citadele banka.
He began his career at the Riga Stock Exchange in 1995.
Roberts holds a Master’s degree from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Latvia.
Since 2013, he has also held the position of Chairman of the Board at Signet Bank, where he continues to play a key role in shaping the bank’s growth and strategic direction.
Prior to this, Roberts chaired the Board of Directors at Switzerland’s AP Anlage & Privatbank AG.
From 2003 to 2010, he led Citadele Asset Management as Chairman of the Board and headed Citadele banka Private Capital Management Directorate, contributing significantly to the restructuring of Parex Banka and the establishment of Citadele banka.
He began his career at the Riga Stock Exchange in 1995.
Roberts holds a Master’s degree from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Latvia.
TATJANA DROBINA
Deputy Chairman of the Council
As of December 2024, Tatjana serves as a Deputy Chairman of the Council of Magnetiq Bank, bringing her extensive expertise and leadership to the role.
Since June 2013, she has also held key roles at Signet Bank, where she continues to contribute significantly to its success and development.
Prior to this, Tatjana held key positions in the financial sector, including CFO and Head of Internal Audit at VB Financial Markets, as well as Board Member and CFO at BlueOrange Bank.
Tatjana has been active in the financial sector since 1995.
She holds a Master’s degree from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Latvia and is a Certified Internal Auditor, a Chartered Financial Analyst, and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.
Since June 2013, she has also held key roles at Signet Bank, where she continues to contribute significantly to its success and development.
Prior to this, Tatjana held key positions in the financial sector, including CFO and Head of Internal Audit at VB Financial Markets, as well as Board Member and CFO at BlueOrange Bank.
Tatjana has been active in the financial sector since 1995.
She holds a Master’s degree from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Latvia and is a Certified Internal Auditor, a Chartered Financial Analyst, and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.
ANDY KRISHNA HARIMAN
Member of the Council
NORA PASTORE
Member of the Council
As of December 2024, Nora serves as a Member of the Council of Magnetiq Bank.
Nora Pastore is a seasoned business development professional with over 15 years of experience driving growth, innovation, and strategic planning across multiple industries, with a strong emphasis on the financial sector. Known for her passion for sustainability, startups, and innovation, Nora combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise to deliver exceptional results.
Currently serving as Head of Business Development at Signet Bank, Nora leads key initiatives to implement the company’s business strategy, enhance processes, and foster sustainability adoption.
Previously, as a Board Member at Primero Finance, Nora oversaw business and financial performance, ensuring alignment with regulatory and group standards. At PINS, she played a pivotal role in growing the performance of the banking and travel segments across the Baltics, Finland, and Russia, using big data and loyalty strategies to enhance customer experience.
Nora’s earlier career highlights include introducing groundbreaking payment and loyalty products at Citadele, managing international branding campaigns for Kolonna, and leading advertising projects at McCann-Erickson Riga.
Nora holds an MBA in Finance from SBS Swiss Business School and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Ventspils University College.
Nora Pastore is a seasoned business development professional with over 15 years of experience driving growth, innovation, and strategic planning across multiple industries, with a strong emphasis on the financial sector. Known for her passion for sustainability, startups, and innovation, Nora combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise to deliver exceptional results.
Currently serving as Head of Business Development at Signet Bank, Nora leads key initiatives to implement the company’s business strategy, enhance processes, and foster sustainability adoption.
Previously, as a Board Member at Primero Finance, Nora oversaw business and financial performance, ensuring alignment with regulatory and group standards. At PINS, she played a pivotal role in growing the performance of the banking and travel segments across the Baltics, Finland, and Russia, using big data and loyalty strategies to enhance customer experience.
Nora’s earlier career highlights include introducing groundbreaking payment and loyalty products at Citadele, managing international branding campaigns for Kolonna, and leading advertising projects at McCann-Erickson Riga.
Nora holds an MBA in Finance from SBS Swiss Business School and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Ventspils University College.
The Board
JAKUB WIĘCŁAW
Chairman of the Board
Jakub Wieclaw joined the board of AS Magnetiq Bank in January 2025.
Jakub Wieclaw is a financial and banking technology professional with more than 15 years of experience in developing and implementing innovative FinTech solutions and facilitating strategic business development in the European region.
Prior to joining Magnetiq Bank, J. Wieclaw previously worked for Aion Bank S.A. and Vodeno Sp. z o.o. where, as Business Development Director, he managed projects in the Northern and Central European regions with a focus on Banking-as-a-Service solutions. Under his leadership, several important projects were implemented, working with companies such as PayPo, InPost, ZEN and others, ensuring the development and implementation of payment, lending and digital banking solutions.
J. Wieclaw is an expert in financial product development. One of his most notable achievements is the launch of the first fully mobile bank in Belgium. His expertise in digital transformation has helped transform traditional banks into modern neobanks, driving innovation and customer satisfaction.
Jakub Wieclaw is a financial and banking technology professional with more than 15 years of experience in developing and implementing innovative FinTech solutions and facilitating strategic business development in the European region.
Prior to joining Magnetiq Bank, J. Wieclaw previously worked for Aion Bank S.A. and Vodeno Sp. z o.o. where, as Business Development Director, he managed projects in the Northern and Central European regions with a focus on Banking-as-a-Service solutions. Under his leadership, several important projects were implemented, working with companies such as PayPo, InPost, ZEN and others, ensuring the development and implementation of payment, lending and digital banking solutions.
J. Wieclaw is an expert in financial product development. One of his most notable achievements is the launch of the first fully mobile bank in Belgium. His expertise in digital transformation has helped transform traditional banks into modern neobanks, driving innovation and customer satisfaction.
ANTONS KONONOVS
COO
Antons has been the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AS Magnetiq Bank since January 2025.
Prior to his appointment as COO, Antons served as the Deputy Chairman of the Board starting in September 2022 and previously as a Member of the Board.
With over 16 years at Magnetiq Bank, Antons has held various positions, progressing from senior client service specialist to his current leadership role. This journey reflects his dedication and professional excellence within the organization.
Antons holds a degree in law from the Baltic Russian Institute.
Prior to his appointment as COO, Antons served as the Deputy Chairman of the Board starting in September 2022 and previously as a Member of the Board.
With over 16 years at Magnetiq Bank, Antons has held various positions, progressing from senior client service specialist to his current leadership role. This journey reflects his dedication and professional excellence within the organization.
Antons holds a degree in law from the Baltic Russian Institute.
EDGARS VALMERS
Member of the Board
Edgars Valmers is responsible for customer service, payment card issuance management and control, credit management and control, marketing and communication.
E. Valmers joined the Magnetiq Bank AS payment card department team in 2012. He has been pivotal in the bank’s e-commerce development, ensuring process efficiency and introducing innovations. As a certified high-risk underwriter, his expertise in risk management is particularly crucial in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector.
E. Valmers is an active expert in his field, regularly participating in and speaking at e-commerce and Fintech industry events and conferences. He holds a higher education degree in economics from the University of Latvia.
E. Valmers joined the Magnetiq Bank AS payment card department team in 2012. He has been pivotal in the bank’s e-commerce development, ensuring process efficiency and introducing innovations. As a certified high-risk underwriter, his expertise in risk management is particularly crucial in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector.
E. Valmers is an active expert in his field, regularly participating in and speaking at e-commerce and Fintech industry events and conferences. He holds a higher education degree in economics from the University of Latvia.
DENISS FILIPOVS
Member of the Board
Deniss Filipovs joined the board of AS Magnetiq Bank in January 2025.
Deniss Filipovs, as a member of the Magnetiq Bank Management Board, is responsible for the bank’s IT systems, developing and implementing an IT strategy that will contribute to the bank’s digital development as well as to the efficiency of internal systems.
D. Filipovs is a seasoned FinTech professional with over 15 years of experience in the banking and FinTech sectors. Prior to joining Magnetiq Bank, he worked at Tietoevry as Strategic Business Development Director, leading innovation projects and fostering collaboration between banks and FinTech companies. He has designed and implemented various international business development strategies that led to the integration of new market entrants and partnerships with central banks and financial communities around the world.
Prior to that, D. Filipovs worked at the Latvijas Banka for 10 years, working in a number of key positions, including Head of the Payment Systems Policy Department. He actively participated in working groups of the European Central Bank and the European Commission, contributing to the development of the financial sector. Deniss played a key role in the development of Latvia’s payment systems, including SEPA integration and the introduction of flash payments, strengthening the country’s competitiveness in FinTech.
Deniss Filipovs, as a member of the Magnetiq Bank Management Board, is responsible for the bank’s IT systems, developing and implementing an IT strategy that will contribute to the bank’s digital development as well as to the efficiency of internal systems.
D. Filipovs is a seasoned FinTech professional with over 15 years of experience in the banking and FinTech sectors. Prior to joining Magnetiq Bank, he worked at Tietoevry as Strategic Business Development Director, leading innovation projects and fostering collaboration between banks and FinTech companies. He has designed and implemented various international business development strategies that led to the integration of new market entrants and partnerships with central banks and financial communities around the world.
Prior to that, D. Filipovs worked at the Latvijas Banka for 10 years, working in a number of key positions, including Head of the Payment Systems Policy Department. He actively participated in working groups of the European Central Bank and the European Commission, contributing to the development of the financial sector. Deniss played a key role in the development of Latvia’s payment systems, including SEPA integration and the introduction of flash payments, strengthening the country’s competitiveness in FinTech.
SANDRA RITUMA
Member of the Board
Sandra Rituma joined the board of AS Magnetiq Bank in May 2024.
Sandra Rituma oversees the areas of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism and proliferation financing (AML/CTPF), sanctions risk management, operational compliance, and e-commerce risk management. She is an experienced compliance specialist with over ten years of experience in AML/CTPF and compliance in the banking and FinTech sectors.
For the past two years, she worked at “Pyypl” in the United Arab Emirates, leading the Compliance and AML/CTPF supervision team across several countries. From 2019 to 2023, she served as the Head of AML/CTPF at “Mintos AS”.
Sandra holds a professional master’s degree in financial management from the Banking Institution of Higher Education. She has completed an Executive MBA program at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. She continuously enhanced her expertise and obtained the CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification in 2018 and the PRINCE2 project management certification in 2022.
Sandra Rituma oversees the areas of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism and proliferation financing (AML/CTPF), sanctions risk management, operational compliance, and e-commerce risk management. She is an experienced compliance specialist with over ten years of experience in AML/CTPF and compliance in the banking and FinTech sectors.
For the past two years, she worked at “Pyypl” in the United Arab Emirates, leading the Compliance and AML/CTPF supervision team across several countries. From 2019 to 2023, she served as the Head of AML/CTPF at “Mintos AS”.
Sandra holds a professional master’s degree in financial management from the Banking Institution of Higher Education. She has completed an Executive MBA program at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. She continuously enhanced her expertise and obtained the CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification in 2018 and the PRINCE2 project management certification in 2022.
MAKSIMS LEŠČINSKIS
Member of the Board
Maksims Leščinskis is oversee the functions of risk control, financial accounting, financial planning and modelling, and document management.
M. Leščinskis is a highly qualified audit specialist with extensive experience in internal control and internal audit and over fifteen years of experience in the financial services sector. For the past nine years, he has worked at Citadele Bank, leading the internal audit team at the group level in the Baltic states. Before this, he was the head of internal audit at Signet Bank and GE Money Bank.
M. Leščinskis holds a master’s degree in economics and business management from the Baltic International Academy, and he is also a holder of the ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) certification.
M. Leščinskis is a highly qualified audit specialist with extensive experience in internal control and internal audit and over fifteen years of experience in the financial services sector. For the past nine years, he has worked at Citadele Bank, leading the internal audit team at the group level in the Baltic states. Before this, he was the head of internal audit at Signet Bank and GE Money Bank.
M. Leščinskis holds a master’s degree in economics and business management from the Baltic International Academy, and he is also a holder of the ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) certification.
Risk director
VOLDIS ZLOBINS
Risk director
Voldis joins the bank’s management team, bringing over 20 years of experience in the banking and financial sector. He has established himself as a top-tier professional, successfully fulfilling significant roles in risk management, analysis, and the development of strategic solutions. Voldis Zlobins is known for his in-depth understanding of industry challenges and his ability to effectively lead risk management processes, enhancing the organization’s stability and sustainability.
Throughout his career, Voldis has held various positions in Latvian financial institutions, spending the last six years at Magnetiq Bank, where he led the Risk Analysis Department. His experience spans a wide range of areas, including liquidity and market risk management, stress testing, counterparty credit risk analysis, and preparing COREP reports.
Voldis is a graduate of the University of Latvia, where he obtained a second-level professional higher education degree in financial management and a master’s degree in social sciences in macroeconomics. His professional and academic background, combined with practical experience, provides a solid foundation for making strategic decisions and developing risk mitigation strategies.
Throughout his career, Voldis has held various positions in Latvian financial institutions, spending the last six years at Magnetiq Bank, where he led the Risk Analysis Department. His experience spans a wide range of areas, including liquidity and market risk management, stress testing, counterparty credit risk analysis, and preparing COREP reports.
Voldis is a graduate of the University of Latvia, where he obtained a second-level professional higher education degree in financial management and a master’s degree in social sciences in macroeconomics. His professional and academic background, combined with practical experience, provides a solid foundation for making strategic decisions and developing risk mitigation strategies.
