David Lunt

I have over 20 years of experience in senior Fintech roles (vCOO, vCPO, vCTO), and am looking to support innovative payments based businesses ready to scale, raise, and build product.

I am a results-driven payments professional with extensive experience in governance, project leadership, compliance, and strategic planning. I have performed CEO/COO/CPO/CTO/CISO and board advisor roles over the last 20 years at several different companies.

Over the past 20 years, I have been at the forefront of payment-related innovations, initially supporting technology companies for Visa during the lead-up to the 2012 Olympics in London. I have since provided advisory services to major corporate clients, including 7-Eleven, Woolworths Group, Discover Financial Services , and the Victorian State Government.

I have guided fintech businesses in both the UK and Australia through all critical phases, from design and build to go-to-market and pilot, ensuring they effectively navigate regulatory landscapes and make informed strategic decisions. As a board advisor, I am dedicated to supporting companies in driving innovation, managing risk, and achieving sustainable growth, leveraging my expertise to offer strategic insights that align with their business objectives.

My strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills enable me to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, while my flexible and pragmatic approach allows me to deliver simple solutions to complex challenges.

I always suggest we have an open 30 minute call to see if we can collaborate, work together or I can support you in a vCXO capacity. I talk to a lot of businesses, some of which I add great value to. Lets see if yours is one of them. https://calendly.com/dmlunt

Focus

  • Extensive Payments Expertise: Over 20 years in payment-related innovations, specializing in governance, compliance, and strategic planning.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strong management and communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
  • Fintech Advisory: Proven track record of guiding fintech companies in the UK and Australia through critical phases from design to market launch.
  • Regulatory Navigation: Expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and requirements.
  • Innovative Solutions: Developed and implemented payment solutions and compliance strategies for major clients like Visa, 7-Eleven, and Discover Financial Services.
  • Leadership in Project Delivery: Experience leading teams and projects, with a focus on risk management and operational efficiency.
  • Mentorship and Support: Actively mentors tech startups, sharing insights on payment regulations and best practices for compliance.
  • Business Development: Experience in transforming concepts into market-ready solutions and driving strategic growth initiatives.

Services

Board Advisor

Having started businesses and sat on the board of others, I know that having the right advice at the right time is imperative.

CTO / CISO

Getting your tech stack right and having the security and compliance aspects in place is imperative to scale quickly.

CPO

A well conceived Product Roadmap and Go-To-Market Strategy will ensure continued growth.

COO

As a CEO you can not do everything, and so it is useful to have a sounding board and someone to take the lead if needed.