Description

Led a number of transformative innovations in payments and banking from establishing new ways to pay such as contactless and open banking to transforming the digital experience of credit card customers. Skilled at leading and motivating teams and getting wider stakeholder engagement behind a common vision

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Bath (up to 50km), London (up to 50km)

UK Payments Initiative Limited
Interim Exec
BANKING AND INSURANCE
January 2025 - July 2026 (1 year and 6 months)
Driving forwards the establishment of a new bank and fintech owned payment scheme from open banking.
Developed the commercial, governance and operating foundations of the business
Worked closely with all funders to determine pragmatic solutions to drive the business forwards
Stakeholder engagement with both funding firm (more than 30) and the regulator
L.E.K. Consulting
Managing Director, Co-Lead Payments Practice
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
January 2024 - January 2025 (1 year)
Established a payments consulting capability
Built and led a dedicated payments practice, shaping growth strategies for investors, banks, and fintechs across issuing, acquiring, cross-border payments, embedded finance, and software-enabled payments.
Established relationships with investors and corporate finance houses.
Led teams delivering complex, data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations.
Worked with global teams on multi-jurisdiction initiatives.
Open Banking Limited
Senior Strategy & Policy Lead
BANKING AND INSURANCE
May 2020 - January 2024 (3 years and 8 months)
Led product strategy and commercial development for the next generation of Open Banking.
Led the development of VRPs and Commercial VRPs across the UK ecosystem.
Authored the Variable Recurring Payments Blueprint for the FCA and the PSR.
Designed the consumer protection framework adopted by ecosystem participants and regulators.
Developed the future operating model for Open Banking.
Supported the creation of the Strategic Working Group and ran the commercial workstream for the Joint Regulatory Oversight Committee
Worked closely with FCA, CMA, PSR, HM Treasury and Financial Institutions to shape future product direction.