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Nikolay Storonsky Profile

Nikolay Nikolayevich Storonsky is a British-Russian entrepreneur and founding CEO of digital banking startup Revolut.

He studied for a master’s degree in physics at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and during this time became a state champion swimmer. He completed a separate masters in economics at New Economic School in Moscow.

Prior to founding Revolut, Storonsky was a trader at Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers. Alongside Vlad Yatsenko, former Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank developer, Storonsky set up Revolut and raised around $3.5 million.

Current Work

Founder & CEORevolut

Previous Work

Equity Derivatives TraderCredit Suisse
2008-2013
Equity Derivatives TraderLehman Brothers
2006-2008

Education

New Economic SchoolMA, Applied Electronics and Finance
2005-2007
Moscow Institute of Physics and TechnologyMSc, General and Applied Physics
2001-2007
✎ Last updated Aug. 4, 2026