The only financial innovation
partner that powers every stage from idea to impact
The only financial partner that powers every stage from idea to impact
Empowering the future of digital payments, business finance, and banking with innovation, expertise and AI-driven solutions.
About us
The PayTech Group is a full-service financial innovation partner, bringing together industry experts from diverse domains–strategy & consulting, business financing and banking, commercial payments, technology, analytics, and talent matching. With team members and associates based across the globe, we effectively combine local insights with global reach.
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As new technologies and regulations continue to emerge, we not only embrace these changes but actively drive transformation for and alongside our partners and clients worldwide.
An integrated team of specialist practitioners
The cutting-edge recruitment division of the group, laser-focused on precision matching payment technology pros with leading companies worldwide.
Supporting banks to unlock white-labelled innovation and deliver the best business banking experience through modular AI-powered solutions.
Meet the team
Nicki Bull Bisgaard
Group Head - PayTech Group
Nicki has more than 35 years behind him in the cards & payments industry, working across a wide variety of disciplines and business areas globally. As the founder and group head of the PayTech Group, he is engaged in numerous projects with banks, card issuers, acquirers and other entities across the financial ecosystem. Nicki is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events where he shares strategic insights and drives conversations about the future of financial services.
Vince Eavis
Managing Director - PayTech Commercial
Vince has global expertise in B2B commercial payments with more than 20 years of experience across 50+ countries. He is an inspirational, authentic leader, thinker and facilitator with experience working as a Managing Director level at Citi before joining PayTech. Vince is a regular speaker at payments industry conferences around the world.
Erik Ingvoldstad
Managing Director - PayTech Neo
Erik is a creative professional and a serial tech entrepreneur with a passion for making life better and easier for people. His experience spans three decades in advertising, digital technologies, multidisciplinary product development, strategy, and human-centric design. Erik is the founder of PayTech Neo, where he successfully leads a team fuelling the Business Banking Revolution.
Mark Lester-Smith
Managing Director - PayTech NexusÂ
Mark is a highly experienced Talent Acquisition Director with over 20 years of expertise in recruiting within the global payments and fintech sectors. His in-depth understanding of the industry, coupled with his extensive network, and a high-performing recruitment team ensure that we consistently attract top-tier talent to meet our clients’ evolving needs across the globe.
Andre Hattingh
Managing Director - PayTech MEA FZ LLC
Andre has been instrumental in driving PayTech Group’s sustained growth over the years. As a seasoned leader, Andre oversees our operations in the rapidly evolving MEA region, which offers vast opportunities for innovation and expansion. His strategic vision, leadership and efficient execution have consistently delivered tangible benefits to our clients and helped strengthen our goal of accelerating digital transformation for financial institutions.
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Chris Holmes
Managing Director - PayTech Consulting
Chris brings over 20 years of consulting experience in supporting financial service providers address key business challenges and implement effective strategies that bring real impact. His role encompasses working with a diverse array of companies including blue chip financial institutions, challenger banks, acquirers, AP Automation providers, and the like. Chris is a speaker at payment industry events around the world and serves as member of the Commercial Payments International (CPI) Advisory Board.
Steve Homewood
Managing Director - Optima by PayTech Commercial
Steve is a highly skilled leader adept at driving teams to deliver success in complex or untapped business opportunities. His experience spans globally across different domains, including procurement, category management, process design, logistics, and effective sourcing and deployment of card programs. Steve has a unique ability to identify and resolve key issues in critical stakeholder or business environments.
Dave Cook
Regional Lead APAC - PayTech Consulting
Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, Dave Cook is a true commercial payments expert. His work extends across numerous geographies and a wide range of key functions, giving him first-hand experience to deliver actionable insights, right from design to delivery. Based in Australia, Dave is the Regional Lead for Commercial Cards in APAC.
Doug West
Sr. Consultant & Head of Analytics - PayTech Consulting
Doug is an experienced director with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. He is skilled in payments and cards, IT strategy, business transformation, project portfolio management, data and analytics. Previously, Doug served as an SVP – Head of Operations at Visa Consulting & Analytics.
Partnering with the best and the boldest across the global finance industry
At PayTech Group, we don’t just follow trends, we set them. Founded in 1999, we pride ourselves on being more than just a company. We are a reliable partner for businesses and financial institutions worldwide, guiding them to navigate the complex landscape of digital payments, banking and finance.
Backed by deep industry expertise, our qualified team of practitioners and consultants bring hands-on experience that help you not just stay ahead but leap forward.
Our powerful suite of solutions spans advanced analytics, AI-powered middleware and frontends, data augmentation tools, commercial payment optimisation, and more.
By leveraging a range of cutting-edge technologies in our advisory services and our solutions, we help you successfully turn challenges into opportunities, empowering you to innovate and lead with confidence in an industry that never standsÂ
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- Head office
23 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7GG
United Kingdom
- Regional offices
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Horten, Norway
- Fujairah, UAE
- Singapore
- Cape Town, RSA
- Perth, Australia
- Pune, India
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