NED and Chair

• Sep 2022 - Present

Managing Director

• Mar 2019 - Present

High-performing consultancy services across treasury, strategic management and start-ups. Versed in business problem solving and resource planning in pressurised environments, across multiple sectors. Specialising in: • Setting up companies/offices from scratch • E-gaming and Fintech • Facilitation of regulatory licences • Maximising relationships • Maximising returns on cash and reducing FX costs • Diversity & Inclusion Example projects undertaken: Completed a Global Strategic Treasury review for a FTSE listed online gaming operator. Led the process of applying for a financial services license and established resulting business and office. Front end and back end (core) banking system review, selection and implementation. Identification and fostering of correspondent banking relationships. Advising on corporate and organisational structures to support various business operations, banking and PSP solutions. Treasury management policies and procedures. Show less

Chief Administrative Officer

• Feb 2017 - Feb 2019

MuchBetter is an FCA licensed app-based payment wallet; a FinTech start up launched in 2017 (www.muchbetter.com). Chief Officer, Board member of both the Isle of Man and UK Companies. Main responsibilities were to establish, manage and maintain the framework and implement appropriate systems, policies and procedures for the following disciplines: • Finance – Accounts Payable and Receivable and developing and managing external relationships with Accounting and Tax firms • Treasury – FX, Cash Management, Forecasting, Bank account relationships • HR – all functions within HR including Recruitment • Corporate Governance • Work based Operations • Company Secretary • Contract management Show less

Director of Treasury

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2017

- Reporting to the CFO of this global multi-currency listed e-gaming company with full responsibility for devising and implementing effective strategies around finance - Accountable for cash management, foreign exchange, investment management and establishing and maintaining strong relationships whilst managing over 500 bank accounts - Preparing comprehensive, accurate and up to date cash flow forecasting and managing all payments to ensure their timely completion - Proactively contributing to major decision making processes as a member of the senior leadership team - Solely responsible for managing a major investment portfolio for the group and foreign exchange risk in more than 20 currencies- Identifying and delivering effective banking solutions in numerous countries where e-gaming has little prevalence as an industry - Responsible as the director of the Group’s Investment company Key Achievements: - Instigated and led the project team to implement the automation of processes within the finance department, which included corporate Swift membership and the introduction of a new Treasury Management System resulting in significantly reduced accounts payable processing time by 1.5 days per month; 12 days saved per month for accounts receivable and saving the treasury team a combined 10 days per month through streamlining payments and improvement to bank balance reporting/transfers and the collation of MI/queries- Part of the team that worked on the sale of Rational Group to Amaya ($4.9bn).- Finalist for Inspiration of the Year 2016 in Women in Gaming - Shortlisted for Woman of the Year 2016 in Treasury Today - Led the initiative to introduce a Gender Initiative brand within the group which resulted in the company becoming a member of the Lean In community.- Instrumental in setting up inaugural Lean In Circle, consisting of the senior women in the organisation and delivered a series of presentations to others in the organisation worldwide Show less

Head of Treasury

• Jun 2008 - Apr 2013

- Devising, developing and implementing robust policies and processes across all treasury responsibilities - Overseeing all facets of cash management, payments and maintaining robust banking relationships whilst managing over 500 bank accounts - Managing foreign exchange risk in over 20 currencies - Ensuring the continued security of company funds at all times during a time of particularly extensive expansion to the company and wider industry - Providing effective banking solutions for the group wherever required worldwide Key Achievements: - Set up and established a global multi-bank, multi-currency treasury structure from scratch- Introduced robust cash management processes within a controlled environment - Earned promotion from Senior Manager to Head of Treasury Show less

Senior Manager - Treasury

• Apr 2002 - Jun 2008

- Responsible for managing the complete set up and coordination of a new treasury function at this life assurance company after being head hunted for this specific purpose - Accountable as the fund manager for the cash fund - Identifying suitable opportunities and investing funds accordingly - Managing and maintaining strong working relationships with banks - Leading the company’s process improvement program using Tatham methodology, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and implementing effective plans Show less

Treasury Corporate Manager

• Nov 1999 - May 2002

Responsible for the Treasury needs of corporate customers; Foreign Exchange, Interest Rate Risk Management, Deposits. Responsible for the Treasury needs of corporate customers; Foreign Exchange, Interest Rate Risk Management, Deposits.

Global Custody Manager

• Nov 1997 - Nov 1999

Primary responsibility managing the safe settlement and custody of all customer assets. Primary responsibility managing the safe settlement and custody of all customer assets.

Assistant Manager - Financial Markets

• 1992 - 1997

Joined QIDC in their Treasury Dealing room as a junior Dealer. Left Suncorp Metway in 1997 to move to the Isle of Man. Previous to joining QIDC I had been travelling. My original employer straight from school was NAB where the career highlight was being made Head Teller at the age of 21, leaving there in 1989. Joined QIDC in their Treasury Dealing room as a junior Dealer. Left Suncorp Metway in 1997 to move to the Isle of Man. Previous to joining QIDC I had been travelling. My original employer straight from school was NAB where the career highlight was being made Head Teller at the age of 21, leaving there in 1989.