Ian Macallister is an advisor, investor, and executive currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Unit21. With over 20 years of experience in banking, payments, and fintech to drive innovation and strategic growth, his expertise in fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation has been pivotal in his roles at industry giants like Plaid, Trustly, Early Warning, and Wells Fargo.

Ian’s experience includes being part of the founding team that created Zelle, playing a crucial role during one of the most significant financial institution acquisitions in US history (Wells Fargo's acquisition of Wachovia), and leading organizations that built the next phase of API-based U.S. open banking infrastructure at Plaid and Trustly.

Ian lives in the Bay Area with his wife, two teenage girls, and a farm full of animals.