Paul Beswick

CEO

London, England, United Kingdom30 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of experience in leading transformation.
  • Expert in aligning people, strategy, and execution.
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech transformation leader with extensive experience in digital innovation and leadership development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business TransformationLeadership DevelopmentDigital TransformationTechnical Program ManagementProgramme ManagementDigital Technology LeadershipDigital Payments Management

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesDigital InnovationInterpersonal SkillsBusiness CoachingCoaching & MentoringTalent ManagementDigital StrategyCost ReductionBusiness EfficiencyBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementRisk ManagementPaymentsManagementPMO

About

Transformation Executive | Global Change Leader | Leadership Coach & NED What if you could lead, grow, and deliver change — all without compromising your values? I help leaders and organisations navigate complex transformation — building teams, culture, and strategy change that actually stick — all without compromising values of decency, fairness and purpose. Over 20+ years, I’ve led large-scale change across FTSE 100 and S&P 500 organisations, blending strategy, operating models, and digital innovation with the reality of execution. I’ve coached executives, advised boards, and seen firsthand what works — and what burns teams out. I believe transformation is culture work first, technology second, and that leadership only succeeds when people, strategy, and execution are aligned. My approach combines: - Human-centred leadership & team development - Strategy, operating models, and enterprise execution - Digital transformation & AI innovation - Coaching and mentoring the next generation of leaders Whether you’re an emerging leader, a senior executive, or a board seeking guidance, I will help you deliver results with decency — turning principles into measurable impact while building resilient, high-performing teams. Let’s connect if you’re looking for practical insight, leadership clarity, or advisory support for your next transformation.

Experience

Mastercard

3 roles

Vice President, Business Transformation & Customer Delivery, Realtime Payments

Aug 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Led a global team at Mastercard to drive business transformation and customer delivery in the real-time payments sector. Achieved double-digit revenue growth on near $100M porfolio. Implemented strategic initiatives resulting in $MultiMillion cost redcution alongside team upskilling for enhanced efficiency and delivery.
Agile MethodologiesDigital InnovationLeadership DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsBusiness CoachingCoaching & Mentoring+6

Vice President, Digital Transformation

Promoted

Mar 2021Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Defined strategic direction and led execution of a new operating model using Domain Driven Design, Team Topologies, and Lean Product principles across 300+ FTE.
  • Delivered the transformation roadmap, achieving 90% faster time-to-market, 70% WIP reduction, and audit-ready governance (PCI, ISA3000, ISO27001).
Agile MethodologiesDigital InnovationLeadership DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsBusiness CoachingCoaching & Mentoring+2

Director, Technical Program Management

Dec 2017Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Vocalink, A Mastercard Company
  • https://paybybankapp.mastercard.co.uk/
Agile MethodologiesDigital InnovationInterpersonal SkillsTalent ManagementTechnical Program Management

Lloyds banking group

Programme Director

Jul 2015Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Head of Programme, leading across both IT and Business Functions
  • Digital Collaboration Programme
  • People(HR), Legal and Strategy Division enabling agile working for over 90k colleagues.
Agile MethodologiesDigital InnovationLeadership DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsProgramme Management

Barclaycard

Digital Technology Lead, Payments Innovation

Oct 2014Jul 2015 · 9 mos · Northamptonshire

  • Senior Programme Manager - bPay (contactless wearables)
Agile MethodologiesDigital InnovationInterpersonal SkillsCoaching & MentoringDigital TransformationTalent Management+2

Post office money

Financial Services Programme Director

Apr 2013Oct 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Mortgages, MMR, Sales Capability
Agile MethodologiesDigital InnovationInterpersonal SkillsBusiness CoachingProgramme Management

Barclays uk

Digital & Mobile Payments Programme Manager

Apr 2012Apr 2013 · 1 yr · United Kingdom

  • Digital Wallet and NFC Mobile Payments Portfolio
Agile MethodologiesDigital InnovationInterpersonal SkillsBusiness CoachingDigital TransformationDigital Payments Management

Visa europe

Programme Manager

Dec 2011Apr 2012 · 4 mos

  • Digital Payments Wallet (V.me)
Digital InnovationInterpersonal SkillsDigital Payments Management

Barclaycard

2 roles

Senior Change Manager

Oct 2010Dec 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos

Interpersonal SkillsTalent Management

Senior Change Manager

Mar 2006Oct 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Nationwide building society

Senior Project Manager

Oct 2008Nov 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Merger & Integration Programme
  • Commercial Loans

Barclays

Programme Manager

Dec 2005Mar 2006 · 3 mos

Aviva plc

Programme Manager

Jun 2005Dec 2005 · 6 mos

  • (Formerly Norwich Union)

Banco santander

Programme & Portfolio Manager

Mar 2001Jun 2005 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

  • (Formerly Abbey National)

Reiter gmbh + co. kg oberflächentechnik

Project Manager

Jan 1998Mar 2001 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Rolls-royce motor cars

Project Manager

Aug 1995Jan 1998 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Business Development

Education

Liverpool John Moores University

BEng (Hons) — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1991Jan 1995

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