Rick Wilton
About Rick Wilton
Rick Wilton serves as the Head of Product for Payments and Finance at Policy Expert, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in product management and fintech systems, with a career spanning over 15 years in various roles within the insurance and technology sectors.
Current Role at Policy Expert
Rick Wilton serves as the Head of Product for Payments and Finance at Policy Expert, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in London, England. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy within the payments and finance sector, leveraging his extensive experience in the insurance and fintech industries.
Professional Experience
Rick Wilton has a diverse professional background, having held various roles at Policy Expert since 2010. His positions have included Product Owner for Home Insurance, Car Insurance, and Payment Systems, as well as Head of Product for Home Insurance and Special Projects. Prior to his tenure at Policy Expert, he worked at Lastminute.com as a Product/Programme Manager and held director roles at SITA. His experience spans over 15 years in Agile methodologies, contributing to his strong leadership in product management.
Education and Qualifications
Rick Wilton studied Computer Science at the University of Leeds, where he earned a BSc from 1986 to 1989. He completed his A levels at Oxted County School from 1984 to 1986 and achieved O levels at Caterham School from 1979 to 1984. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and analytical skills, which he applies in his current role.
Key Skills and Expertise
Rick possesses a strong commercial and technical understanding, enabling effective communication between business needs and technical teams. He has over 10 years of experience in designing and building market-leading multi-channel fintech systems. His expertise in Agile methodologies, including SCRUM and Kanban, complements his startup mentality and adaptability in various organizational sizes.
Notable Contributions
Rick Wilton played a significant role in the growth of QMetric, supporting over 1 million customers since its inception in 2011. His contributions to product development and management have been instrumental in enhancing customer experiences and driving business success within the fintech and insurance sectors.