Richard Dear

Richard Dear is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the payments and financial technology sectors. Currently serving as Business Development Director at Icon Solutions (UK) Ltd since November 2016, Richard specializes in simplifying complex transformation journeys for clients through technology and payment expertise. Previous roles include Global Major Account Director at ACI Worldwide and Financial Services Sales at GXS, where Richard contributed to managing over 14 billion transactions annually for major retail and financial institutions. Richard's tenure at VocaLink included positions such as Sales Director for Card Services, where the business unit processed over 3.5 billion transactions per year, and Sales Manager with P&L responsibilities for government business. Richard began a career at LogicaCMG as a Business Development Manager, focusing on payment infrastructures and financial messaging products. Richard holds a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors and a degree in Computer Science from the University of Warwick.