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Naples, Florida, US

• Founded Mbanq – a breakthrough leader in digital banking with the potential for industry dominance worldwide. Mbanq's business is to deliver cutting-edge financial technology. Mbanq started as a technology provider.
• Traditional banks
• Challenger banks
• Non-banks Mbanq provides the full complement of technological capabilities for these entities to create and operate a digital bank of any size. Mbanq's service also enables customers to comply with the international.
• Digital Banking
• Global Payments

Co-founded an omnichannel telepresence solution for banks and credit unions. Conxio provides a secure communication platform that enables financial institutions to connect with their customers over ATMs or any other connected devices to exchange encrypted messages, including streaming video and sharing desktops.

Co-founded a Big Data marketplace analytics engine that tracks and profiles user activities and preferences in order to allow highly targeted marketing. The engine’s development effort required a team of psychological and data science experts using complex algorithms.

GB

Transitioned from an investment consulting role to driving PwC’s FinTech investments. Led a research and analysis team of five in evaluating 1,600 FinTech startups worldwide to identify innovators and disruptors in banking technology. Traveled globally with the Citi Mobile Challenge virtual accelerator program to meet founders and executives of select.

London, GB

Managed a global team of 30 in evaluating applications for ICANN’s New gTLD (generic top-level domain) program, considered a milestone in internet evolution as it enhanced consumer choice and competition in the marketplace. Provided recommendations to ICANN for delegation of specific strings to specific applicants. Served as Relationship Manager for EY’s.

GB

Developed a market- and capability-driven strategy for corporate and small business lending for a financial institution in the Middle-East in support of a major funding injection by a Sovereign Wealth Fund.Developed and helped execute a market penetration strategy in Eastern Europe for a major EU governments' funded financial institution, including branch.

London, GB

Developed and helped execute a multi-billion dollar international investment and portfolio management strategy for a major Middle-East Sovereign Wealth Fund; achieved significant countercyclical returns on investment despite the financial crisis. Ran a massive commercial due diligence initiative supporting a financial institution's infrastructure.

Hayklan Industries Group was a boutique venture capital fund, focusing on investment in niche sectors and technology start-ups. Portfolio companies included News Digest International, Compton Wiggins (in partnership with Planestation Group plc), Venture Media plc (in partnership with Motion Media plc).Developed and executed market-driven growth strategies.

Bsc (Hons), International Relations

Continued Professional Education

A-Levels