We get financial data.

Michael Turner

Michael has comprehensive experience from working the consulting space, with over 13 years’ tenure at Oliver Wyman, before leaving his role as Partner and Head of the London office to join data analytics specialists Coalition Greenwich. It was there where he grew his passion for data-driven insights – and the role that fintech companies play in this.

Taking a leap into the fintech world, he now leads Validis’ mission to unlock the power of financial data for the accounting and FS sectors, and the small businesses they serve.

Andy Wardle

Andy has over 20 years’ of experience in technology across a wide range of sectors and companies.

Most recently he was instrumental in building a B2B2C platform in the gambling sector, disrupting legacy incumbents and winning large Lottery and Tier one customers across the globe.

Jeff Gramlich

Jeff joined the team after an impressive career in the US accounting industry.

Some of Jeff’s career highlights include serving as President of the Small Firm Services business unit at CCH and President of AccountantsWorld.

Mike Bowman

A global accounting tech expert, Mike’s focus is on supporting industry development of the data driven audit. He does this by guiding firms on their digital transformation journey through direct engagement and by building engagement and partnerships in the broader technology ecosystem.

He brings over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing – six specifically in the accounting sector.

Ronan O'Dea

Ronan is an experienced product leader with a passion for creating data-driven products that solve real problems for customers.

He’s led product strategy and innovation across SME banking, having spent his career to date at Metro Bank, Lloyds Bank and Amazon.

Jim Baxley

Jim has been helping organizations grow for over 30 years. Heading up FS Sales and Marketing, Jim is leaning on his experience in leadership across projects, teams, industries, and across the globe. This has informed his work in helping businesses focus on their mission.

Prior to Validis, Jim held a variety of senior and executive leadership roles, including in sales and marketing at nCino, as CIO at Square 1 Bank, in technology and finance at First Citizens Bank, and began his career as a graphic designer and technology leader at Artware Marketing.

Jim loves working with people, collaborating on ideas, developing strategy, and delivering on execution. Doing all that, with a bit of music and some fun is what makes growth exciting!

Stéphane Besson

Stéphane has been driving growth and building teams in the Financial Services Industry for more than 25 years. He is working with several FinTechs as a chairman, board member, senior advisor and/or investor as well as with a few VC/PE firms on investment opportunities.

For 10 years, Stéphane was the CEO of Coalition Greenwich, a leader in benchmarking analytics to the financial service industry. Prior to this he spent 7 years at McKinsey and worked at BNP Paribas.

Stéphane holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master of Science and Executive Engineering from École des Mines de Paris.

Don Robert

Don currently serves as Chairman of the London Stock Exchange Group, the leading global financial markets infrastructure business. He is also Chair of Council of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, a Founder Partner of Corten Capital, a specialist information and software investment firm, and a Technology Advisor to the Bank of England.

Previously, Don was Chairman of Experian plc, a global information and analytics business, the position which he held from 2014 until July 2019. Prior to this he was Group Chief Executive Officer of Experian plc from 2005 to 2014. Don was also Non-Executive Director (and Senior Independent Director) at Compass Group plc, Non-Executive Director of the Court of Directors, Bank of England and Non-Executive Director at First Advantage Corp.

Don is a graduate of Oregon State University (Business Administration/Finance), a Visiting Fellow at Oxford University and an Honorary Group Captain, Royal Air Force.

Lindsey McMurray

Lindsey is the Managing Partner of Pollen Street Capital, which she founded in 2013 having previously led the team at RBS since 2005. Pollen Street Capital operates in the Financial Services sector. It has established lending businesses as well as built up portfolios of loan assets.

Lindsey is a non-executive director of Shawbrook Bank and several other Pollen Street Capital portfolio companies, and was previously a non-executive director of Banca Sistema, Arrow Global plc and Intermediate Capital Group.

Elio Vitucci

Elio joined the Validis board in 2020.

Elio enjoyed a long and impactful career with Experian, where he served as Global Managing Director of Decision Analytics, and more recently as founder and CEO of Experian MicroAnalytics.

Roy Hodson

Roy joined the Validis board in 2017. He is a Chartered Accountant and spent most of his executive career as an audit partner at PwC. He was also a member of PwC’s Supervisory Board, Chair of  the Audit & Risk Committee and non-executive member of PwC’s Deals Executive.

Roy is also a Director and Trustee of The Architectural Heritage Fund and chairs their Audit & Risk Committee. He also mentors at the School for Social Entrepreneurs in London.