Solaris Names Jentsch to Lead Embedded Finance Platform

Company Leadership Changes - Solaris has appointed Steffen Jentsch as the new CEO, succeeding Carsten Höltkemeyer, who stepped down at the end of 2025 [2] - Ansgar Finken, the chief risk officer, is also stepping down but will remain in an advisory role, with Matthias Heinrich taking over his position [3] - Jentsch has a strong background in scaling digital financial platforms and expertise in regulatory transformation and digital banking solutions [2][3] Industry Trends in Embedded Finance - The embedded finance sector has matured significantly, transitioning from consumer convenience to a standard business practice in 2025 [5] - Successful implementations of embedded finance are now integrated seamlessly into existing workflows, making them almost invisible to users [5] - The philosophy of "buy, don't build" has emerged, with institutions prioritizing speed and specialization by outsourcing embedded capabilities rather than developing them internally [6] Investment and Market Position - Solaris' leadership change follows SBI's acquisition of a majority stake in the company as part of a €140 million ($164 million) Series G funding round [4] - The company is recognized as a first mover in embedded finance, contributing to the shaping of the market across Europe [4]