A prominent fintech company recently announced the appointment of David Perry as the new Group Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. This strategic move follows the recent hire of Michael Vaughan, who now leads North American operations for the same organization.
Perry comes with a wealth of experience, especially in the fintech and consumer digital sectors. Prior to this role, he served as the Group CTO at Vemi Money beginning in 2023. He is also known for co-founding the crypto platform Ziglu, where he was involved for over four years, but that platform eventually went into liquidation in 2025 after a failed acquisition attempt by another financial entity.
His extensive career spans nearly three decades, with positions held at established firms including Barclays, the Royal Bank of Scotland, and other notable companies. He also worked for other organizations such as DANIEL, Opta6, Penta Consulting, and BJSS, and briefly at Starling Bank as an Infrastructure Specialist.
The new CTO’s appointment is seen as a critical step for the firm as it seeks to enhance its strategy to broaden its active customer base and drive future growth. The leadership believes that Perry’s insights and expertise will be crucial in achieving these objectives.
In conjunction with this leadership change, the firm is pressing forward with significant investments in cryptocurrencies. They recently launched spot crypto services for UK clients, built on a partnership with a digital asset provider, while already offering similar services under a different brand in the US market.
Additionally, there has been a notable expansion into the crypto market, with plans to acquire an Australian cryptocurrency exchange for £87 million. Initially, the firm will hold a 70% stake, with provisions to purchase the remaining stake depending on the exchange’s performance.
Another significant milestone for the firm includes securing registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a provider of crypto assets, marking a critical step in solidifying their position within the cryptocurrency market.
With these strategic appointments and expansions, the company aims to strengthen its presence in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape, especially in the crypto space, and enhance its offerings for a growing customer base.