Experience

VFX Financial

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • May 2022 - Present

  For two decades VFX Financial has built a brand synonymous with trust, reliability, and customer service. In 2022 we attracted significant new investment into the business, enabling us to continue on our vision of being the leading edge currency specialists pioneering a people-first approach, known for our progressive culture and incomparable dedication to our colleagues and clients. We exist to set the new standard for the FX industry because we believe clients and colleagues deserve better. If you want to take control of your career and enjoy working in a meritocratic, transparent environment that values people that are learn-it-alls and not know-it-alls, then please get in touch - we would love to hear from you. careers@vfxplc.com Show less



Alpha Group

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Group Chief Operating Officer

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2020

  Alpha is an FX risk management and cross-border payments specialist that combines people and technology to help organisations more effectively manage currency. Established in 2010, Alpha has grown organically 45%+ p.a. and is listed on the London Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation in excess of £800mio.• Led Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Alpha FX Group plc on the London Stock Exchange and 2 subsequent Placings, raising over £70million. All 3 market activities were heavily oversubscribed, and Alpha was awarded IPO of the year alongside winning the UK stock market awards.• Key member of executive management team responsible for organic revenue growth in excess of 45% p.a. (5-year CAGR) whilst maintaining an operating margin of 40%+, delivering EBITDA growth of <£3mio to £17mio+ in 5 years. • Delivered returns to investors in excess of 350% in less than 3 years.• Launched Alpha’s Canadian division (based in Toronto) and Fund and Institutional division. Both key contributors to Group earnings and both profitable within 18 months of inception.• Established Alpha’s Derivatives business for the provision of FX swaps, MiFID qualifying forward contracts and FX option contracts. Now a solid contributor to Group. • Formulated and delivered equity incentive scheme across the Group. Innovative scheme structures delivered strong earnings accretion. Such schemes also supported staff acquisition, alignment and morale with over 40% of staff being equity participants. Show less

• Operations Director

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2015