Rostro unveils People & Organisation division as Spirin becomes Group Chief Growth Officer

Financial services group Rostro Group has announced a series of strategic appointments and organisational developments to support its next phase of growth and reinforce its ambition to operate as the investment bank of the future.

Rostro says its integrated, multi-vertical ecosystem — spanning brokerage, digital assets, investment and (soon) payments — continues to show resilience and agility despite cyclical shifts in global markets. The diversified model provides natural insulation from volatility, positioning the Group for sustainable expansion through macro uncertainty.

As part of this next chapter, Rostro has created a new People & Organisation Development division focused on enhancing internal capability, strengthening the link between the customer and employee value propositions, developing talent pipelines, and ensuring the Group continues to attract and retain top-tier talent.

Kate Mason-Keaney,
Group Chief People & Organisation Officer, Rostro Group

Kate Mason-Keaney joins as Group Chief People & Organisation Officer, bringing extensive experience in organisational transformation and executive development across international firms.

Claire Thorpe,
Organisation Development Director, Rostro Group

Claire Thorpe has been appointed Organisation Development Director, following senior HR and leadership roles in several multinationals. Together, they will build the People & Organisation function, align purpose and culture with performance across all entities, and underpin the Group’s plans for sustainable, people-centred growth.

“Rostro is building something truly extraordinary, and I am honoured to join as the Group steps into a new, dynamic phase. Having worked closely with the leadership team in the past, I’ve seen first-hand the depth of passion and purpose that drives Rostro. It’s an organisation built on growth, not just in markets, but in people. This role represents the opportunity to build a system where the development of individuals and the success of the business are truly symbiotic, and it’s exciting to be a part of it.”
Kate Mason-Keaney, Group Chief People & Organisation Officer, Rostro

Pavel Spirin, Chief Growth Officer, Rostro Group

The Group has also confirmed that Pavel Spirin takes up the role of Group Chief Growth Officer on a full-time basis, extending his track record in driving business expansion at Scope Markets to the broader Group.

Michael Ayres, Group CEO and Partner, Rostro Group

“Financial markets are cyclical by nature, but the strength of Rostro lies in its structure. We’ve built a business designed for the long term — one that evolves with market shifts rather than being defined by them. The appointment of Kate and Claire and the expansion of Pavel’s role within the Group underscore our continued investment in people and culture, which are fundamental to achieving our 2030 growth vision.”
Michael Ayres, Group CEO and Partner, Rostro

Rostro Group is a fintech group focused on brokerage, banking & payments, and M&A activities.

Founded in 2021 by Roger Hambury and led by Group CEO Michael Ayres, the Group operates multiple brokerage brands, invests in fintech businesses, and launched the Rostro Foundation, serving clients across a wide range of financial products and services globally. More: www.rostro.com.