Open Property Data Association complete Executive Committee with appointment of Atom bank

17 October 2023

OPDA has today confirmed the completion of its Executive Committee with Atom bank taking the final founder position. The strategic collaboration of the member firms from across the property and mortgage industry embodies its shared commitment to advancing open data standards and catalysing much needed market innovation.

As the first UK trade association for open property data standards, OPDA and its members demonstrate a dedication to fostering transparency, interoperability, and data-driven insights in the property sector. The inaugural and forward-thinking digital savings provider and lender, Atom bank, brings its unique data driven perspective and technological expertise to the association, enhancing the Executive Committee's collective vision for an open and collaborative property data ecosystem.

Helen’s career has always been in the banking sector, and she joined Atom bank nine years ago as part of the team that took on the challenge to build the first ever UK digital bank. In her role as Chief Operating Officer at Atom, Helen has responsibility for all the banks customer operations, including mortgage lending. Helen is constantly looking for ways to drive efficiency and improve the customer journey, in line with Atom’s mission to make the experience of lending and saving faster, easier and better value than anyone else in the market.

Maria Harris, Chair of OPDA:

“I’m ecstatic to be able to share the news that Atom bank and Helen have joined as founding members. Having mortgage providers who are committed to improving the customer experience was always going to be an essential step for industry adoption so having the UK’s most acclaimed and illustrious digital lender from the outset is testament to the momentum we’re creating.

“It’s no secret in the mortgage industry that digital mortgages and Atom bank were the highlight of my career and the inspiration to replicate that innovative approach to digital banking and focus on data across the home buying process. Atom bank’s vision and values align perfectly with our mission to promote open data principles and elevate the industry and customer experience through collaboration and technological advancement."

Helen Wilson, Chief Operating Officer at Atom bank:

“I am delighted to represent Atom and join OPDA as an exec member. Atom is at the forefront of disrupting the banking sector to make the experience of banking faster, easier and better value for customers. The OPDA share our vision to transform the experience for people who are buying a home within the UK, which is a process ripe for disruption and digitisation.”

To join OPDA as an associate member and be part of shaping and delivering the digital future of the property and mortgage industry, please visit the website www.openpropdata.org.uk