Tom Kelly
About Tom Kelly
Tom Kelly is the SME Channel Director at Modulr in London, United Kingdom, with a career spanning various roles in the financial services industry, including positions at MasterCard, WEX Europe Limited, and NatWest Group.
Company
Tom Kelly is currently the SME Channel Director at Modulr, a position he has held since 2018. Modulr is based in London, United Kingdom and is known for providing payment services, particularly aimed at SMEs. With a focus on digital transformation, Modulr has received a £10m grant from the Capability and Innovation Fund to support SMEs. Under Tom's leadership, Modulr collaborates with accountancy practices and software providers, including Sage, to enhance payment functionalities.
Previous Positions at MasterCard and NatWest Group
Before joining Modulr, Tom Kelly served as Director of Account Management at MasterCard from 2015 to 2018 in London. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at NatWest Group, including Head of Relationship Management (Commercial Cards) from 2005 to 2013, Senior Relationship Manager from 2000 to 2003, Implementation Manager (1999-2000), and Project Analyst (International Payments) at NatWest Offshore from 1997 to 1999. He also completed the Management Development Programme for Retail & Corporate at NatWest from 1990 to 1997.
Role at WEX Europe Limited
Tom Kelly worked at WEX Europe Limited from 2013 to 2015 as Head of Leisure Sales - Travel Payments. During his tenure, he led the scaling of the European Leisure Travel Virtual payments business. This role involved developing strategic initiatives and solutions tailored for the travel sector, significantly enhancing WEX's presence in the European market.
Educational Background
Tom Kelly studied Financial Services at Manchester Metropolitan University, achieving a BA (Hons). Additionally, he attended Wigan & Leigh College where he obtained an ACIB qualification. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in financial services, which has been instrumental throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Involvement in Digital Transformation and Payment Solutions
Throughout his career, Tom Kelly has been deeply involved in leading digital transformation and creating strategic payment solutions. At RBS, he developed Virtual Card solutions for corporate customers. Currently, at Modulr, he is the strategic lead for creating simple, secure, and reliable payment capabilities for SMEs and their accountants. He works closely with accountancy practices and software providers to ensure these solutions are effectively rolled out.