A highly commercial and experienced Executive with extensive experience in payments/digital. Experienced in both account management and originating, negotiating and closing large/complex deals. An inspiring people leader known for followership, building winning teams, developing talent and communicating effectively inside and outside of the organisation.Over 20 Years within Financial Services and have operated at a Global, International, European, Australia and UK Level across the Merchant, Consumer Issuing, and Network Licensing Businesses in B2B & B2C capacities. Highly skilled in Business Development, commercial negotiations, Finance and Sales Strategy, combined with a customer centric/commercial approach to drive innovative solutions focused on growth. Known for a collaborative can do approach formed around strong relationships and extensive knowledge.Qualified Management Accountant who uses the practical skills learned to drive the bottom line. Experienced in managing large P&Ls (over $100MM) and focused on developing business strategies to drive future growth. Skilled in working in a matrix organisation and operating at the Senior Executive level both inside and outside the organisation.Key skills/competencies: International Business Development | Corporate Development, Sales & Marketing | Commercial Discussions | Contractual Negotiations | Win/win deal models | Building & Enhancing Relationships | Digital | Expertise in owning and Developing Business Strategies | Leading through uncertainty | Proven people leader | Leadership | People Management | Account Management | Cobraned Cards | Loyalty Cards | Credit Cards | Digital/Mobile payments | Merchant Acquiring | Loyalty | Digital/Emerging Payments | Product Proposition Development | Portfolio Management Targeting, Analytics skills | Acquisition | Retention and Spend Optimisation | PSD2 | Open Banking | Faster Payments
Listed skills include Business Strategy, New Business Development, Credit Cards, Financial Services, and 46 others.