Neil Clarke
About Neil Clarke
Neil Clarke serves as the Business Development Director for European Partnerships at Volante Technologies, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in financial messaging integration and payments processing solutions, focusing on developing business relationships with non-financial institutions and major cloud platform providers.
Current Role at Volante Technologies
Neil Clarke serves as the Business Development Director for European Partnerships at Volante Technologies. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's growth in London, United Kingdom. His role focuses on developing business relationships with non-financial institutions, payment service providers, and businesses involved in distributed ledger technology. Clarke specializes in financial messaging integration and payments processing solutions, which are critical for enhancing operational efficiencies in the financial sector.
Previous Experience at CGI
Before joining Volante Technologies, Neil Clarke worked at CGI as the Head of Financial Messaging and Central Market Infrastructures within the Global Products Business. His tenure at CGI lasted from 2011 to 2013, where he was responsible for overseeing financial messaging solutions and market infrastructure projects. This role allowed him to gain significant experience in the financial technology landscape.
Career Background at Logica
Neil Clarke's career includes a position at Logica, where he served as a Product Manager from 2007 to 2010. In this role, he was involved in managing product development and strategy, contributing to the company's offerings in technology solutions. His experience at Logica provided him with a solid foundation in product management within the tech industry.
Educational Background
Neil Clarke has a diverse educational background. He studied at UCL, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology/Biological Sciences from 1986 to 1990. He later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, from 1990 to 1998. Additionally, he completed a Certificate in Business Management through an MBA program at The Open University from 2001 to 2002. His education has equipped him with a strong analytical and scientific approach, beneficial in his business development roles.
Partnership Management Expertise
In his current role at Volante Technologies, Neil Clarke manages partnerships with major cloud platform providers, including Microsoft Azure and AWS Cloud. His expertise in partnership management is essential for fostering collaborations that enhance the company's service offerings. By leveraging these partnerships, Clarke aims to integrate advanced technologies into financial messaging and payment processing solutions.