Wayne Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Harpenden, England, United Kingdom

Spark Finance is start up which has developed a bespoke lead generation platform primarily focused on the financial services industry. As a consultant I developed a sales process which has been integrated into the platform. A management and sales team has been recruited which utilizes targeted leads to promote debt products to companies. A SaaS model has also been developed to promote the platform to companies providing other Financial services. I have now stepped back from the day to day… Show more Spark Finance is start up which has developed a bespoke lead generation platform primarily focused on the financial services industry. As a consultant I developed a sales process which has been integrated into the platform. A management and sales team has been recruited which utilizes targeted leads to promote debt products to companies. A SaaS model has also been developed to promote the platform to companies providing other Financial services. I have now stepped back from the day to day operations and remain an investor and advisor to the business. Show less

London, United Kingdom

AFEX was one of largest remaining privately owned cross border payment and hedging companies globally. I was responsible for the growth and strategy of the EMEA region and an integral part of the global executive team and involved in preparing the business for sale. In June 2021 it was acquired by Fleetcor, a top 1000 listed US company.• A part of the executive team driving the global growth strategy for the business.• Responsible for the EMEA region with eight offices across Europe… Show more AFEX was one of largest remaining privately owned cross border payment and hedging companies globally. I was responsible for the growth and strategy of the EMEA region and an integral part of the global executive team and involved in preparing the business for sale. In June 2021 it was acquired by Fleetcor, a top 1000 listed US company.• A part of the executive team driving the global growth strategy for the business.• Responsible for the EMEA region with eight offices across Europe and 200 staff. • Integral part of the team that led the sale of the business to Fleetcor in June 2021. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Under my leadership,, Baydonhill became one of the largest FCA regulated authorised payment institutions specialising in cross border payments and foreign exchange services. The company primarily serves the SME sector. Baydonhill was listed on AIM until 2012 when the decision was made to delist. In 2013 Baydonhill was acquired by Earthport Plc, a Fintech payments company.• Restructured the company by implementing best business practice, staff training programmes, HR procedures and… Show more Under my leadership,, Baydonhill became one of the largest FCA regulated authorised payment institutions specialising in cross border payments and foreign exchange services. The company primarily serves the SME sector. Baydonhill was listed on AIM until 2012 when the decision was made to delist. In 2013 Baydonhill was acquired by Earthport Plc, a Fintech payments company.• Restructured the company by implementing best business practice, staff training programmes, HR procedures and regular management offsite meetings to further business strategy. Introduced a professional culture and core values to develop an ethos of continued growth.• Proven business growth with a 400% growth in revenue..• Increased transaction volume by 600%• Implemented operational processes with a strong emphasis on technology to enable growth..• Prepared the company for a successful sale in 2013 to Earthport plc. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Ruesch International was a Washington, D.C. based FX / payments business, established in 1980, with offices in eight major cities. With a turnover of over $10 billion per year the main business included the execution of currency transactions, providing market information and offering products to assist with currency hedging to the corporate sector. Ruesch was acquired by Travelex in 2007 for $450 million.• In 1994 relocated to establish and develop a market presence in the UK.• Grew… Show more Ruesch International was a Washington, D.C. based FX / payments business, established in 1980, with offices in eight major cities. With a turnover of over $10 billion per year the main business included the execution of currency transactions, providing market information and offering products to assist with currency hedging to the corporate sector. Ruesch was acquired by Travelex in 2007 for $450 million.• In 1994 relocated to establish and develop a market presence in the UK.• Grew revenues from a standing start to £12.5m in 2006/7 with a turnover of £1.8bn making London the flagship office in the group.• Managed and led a staff of 60 employees handling 14,000 currency payments per month. Show less

Atlanta, Ga, Usa

• Established a regional office for the south eastern US to promote products and services to corporate clients within the region. • Achieved rapid growth in this highly competitive region.

New York

• Relocated offices to expand and develop the New York regional business.• Doubled sales year on year to make New York the largest office in the group.• Established a retail and wholesale banknote operation as a result of acquiring the retail space of Swiss Bank Corporation on 5th Avenue.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Streamlined and automated operations covering commercial and retail services, enabling a more rapid response to changing market conditions. • Assigned as Acting Head Trader to upgrade the trading department in order to increase profitability.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

United Kingdom