Fintel plc
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Fintel is a UK fintech and support services business, combining the award-winning intermediary business support services, and the leading research, ratings and fintech businesses.
Fintel provides technology, compliance and regulatory support to thousands of intermediary businesses, data and targeted distribution services to hundreds of product providers and empowers millions of consumers to make better informed financial decisions.
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Board of Directors
Ken Davy
Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board 2002 (founder). Key Strengths and Qualifications: Substantial financial services and business sector experience, with a track record of entrepreneurial and strategic success Founder of the Company, with an understanding of all operations, and a strong alertness of the needs of all stakeholders in the retail financial services community Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Huddersfield, and an Honorary Fellowship of the Chartered Insurance Institute Eminent and respected figure in the financial services profession, winning multiple lifetime contribution awards
Neil Stevens
Joint CEO
Appointed to the Board May 2010 (joined 2004). Key Strengths and Qualifications: Proven experience in commercial, strategy and M&A leadership for growing organisations; Extensive knowledge of financial services technology and investments; MBA and LSE ELITE public company training; Active in multiple industry forums. Neil has executive responsibility for Fintel’s ‘Intermediary Services’ and ‘Distribution Channels’ business (SimplyBiz) and leads the PLC’s operations and governance strategy. Alongside co-CEO Matt Timmins, he is responsible for the vision and strategy of the overall business.
Matt Timmins
Joint CEO
Appointed to the Board May 2010 (joined 2002). Key Strengths and Qualifications: Significant sales and marketing experience; Highly experienced in mergers and acquisitions; Strong relationships with key distribution partners; Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (“CIM”). Matt has executive responsibility for Fintel’s Fintech and Research division (Defaqto) as well as the PLC’s Marketing strategy. Alongside Neil Stevens, he is responsible for the vision and strategy of the business.
David Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Appointed to the Board April 2021. Key Strengths and Qualifications: An experienced finance leader in both private and listed companies Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAS) Strong track record in growing businesses Completed a number of corporate transactions, raising equity and debt on public and private markets
Tim Clarke
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board December 2016. Key Strengths and Qualifications: Extensive corporate finance experience Experience in numerous industries including Support Services, manufacturing, financial Services, software and media Qualified Chartered Accountant Degree in Economics from Lancaster University
Imogen Joss
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board January 2021. Key Strengths and Qualifications: Strong commercial background with a particular focus on the Fintech space Experienced in global customer management Significant index, data analytics and commodities background M&A and private equity exposure
Phil Smith
Non-Executive Chair
Appointed to the Board May 2022. Key Strengths and Qualifications: Deep experience in M&A, joint venture partnerships and material business change, acting as principal on >30 M&A transactions; Highly successful track record in building UK technology solutions and service propositions for B2B2C distribution across banking, insurance, asset management and IFA/wealth management; Significant international working experience across UK, Continental Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America; First class honours degree in Industrial & Business Systems, plus a postgraduate master's in Strategic Human Resource Management.
Russell Naglis
General Counsel
Appointed to the role February 2024. Key strengths and qualifications: Extensive experience providing legal advice to boards of growing companies; Significant international M&A experience; Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales; Experience as an in-house lawyer at a leading mid-market private equity fund.