Flanks is continuing its growth strategy in Europe by bringing on board top-tier talent. The Barcelona-based fintech company, which specializes in wealth data aggregation, has just announced the appointment of Sebastian Henrichs as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With a career marked by leadership roles in finance and technology, his mission will be to support the company’s operational development and strengthen its presence in the DACH region, comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
A career built on finance and innovation
A native of Germany, Sebastian Henrichs has built his career in the financial services and technology sectors, where he has held strategic positions within international groups. Most recently, he served as CEO of FNZ Germany, a subsidiary of the New Zealand-based fintech giant specializing in wealth management platforms.
In this role, he played a key role in FNZ’s expansion in the German market, working alongside banks, insurers, and wealth managers. His expertise in implementing complex technological solutions tailored to a highly regulated sector has established him as one of the most accomplished professionals in European wealthtech.
Prior to FNZ, Henrichs held various management and strategy roles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with the digitalization of financial services, wealth management, and the internationalization of business operations.
Flanks’ Choice: An International Profile for Targeted Expansion
Sebastian Henrichs’ appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Flanks. Founded in Barcelona in 2019, the company is experiencing rapid growth thanks to its open wealth model. It offers technology that enables private banks, family offices, and independent financial advisors to access a consolidated view of their clients’ portfolios, even when these are spread across multiple custodians.
In an industry where data fragmentation remains a major challenge, Flanks’ solution stands out as an innovative response, combining secure aggregation with data standardization. Henrichs’ role as COO is to structure this growth by strengthening operations and accelerating the company’s expansion in the DACH region, a key market for wealth management in Europe.
A Strategic Market: The DACH Region at the Heart of Growth
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland represent one of the most dynamic hubs of global wealth management. The density of financial institutions, the banking tradition, and the growing demand for digital solutions in this region make it a strategic arena for any fintech company in the sector.
With the expertise of Sebastian Henrichs, who has a deep understanding of the regulatory and cultural nuances of this market, Flanks aims to reach new heights. The company seeks not only to consolidate its presence but also to become a key player in the digital transformation of financial services in Central Europe.
“The DACH wealth management sector sits on a goldmine of untapped data. Flanks will enable this wealth to be transformed into actionable intelligence, thanks to a next-generation technology platform.”
Sebastian Henrichs, Flanks’ new COO.
A strong signal for the wealthtech ecosystem
This appointment is more than just an internal promotion. It demonstrates a clear commitment on Flanks’ part: to surround itself with experienced professionals to support its international expansion. In a highly competitive environment, a fintech’s ability to attract executives from large, established organizations is a sign of maturity and credibility.
With Henrichs, Flanks gains a leader capable of engaging with institutional players, driving a large-scale growth strategy, and building client trust in demanding markets.
Flanks, a rapidly rising fintech
Based in Barcelona, Flanks has quickly established itself as one of the pioneers of open wealth. Its ambition is clear: to simplify access to wealth information for wealth management professionals, while adhering to the highest standards of security and compliance.
Already adopted by more than 100 financial institutions (private banks, multi-family offices, etc.), the Flanks platform centralizes the management of over €39 billion in assets and is supported by an international team of more than 100 employees, based in Barcelona, Madrid, and Paris.
Since its inception, the company has attracted a growing number of institutional and independent clients, confirming the relevance of its model. The arrival of Sebastian Henrichs marks a new milestone in this journey, providing Flanks with strengthened governance and a strategic vision focused on Europe.
By appointing Sebastian Henrichs as COO, Flanks reaffirms its ambition to be a key player in the digitalization of wealth management in Europe. This decision exemplifies the convergence of innovative technology and high-level managerial expertise, with the goal of capturing the continent’s most strategic markets.
