Management

Vincento is managed by a dedicated team with a broad depth of experience in payment solutions.

 

Kamran Hedjri: Chief Executive Officer

As CEO of Vincento Payment Solutions Ltd, Kamran leads the strategic planning, operations, sales and marketing across the UK, Germany and Italy, alongside the development of Vincento's partnership networks.

Kamran has an MSc in Commercial Information Technology and brings over 16 years' experience in the electronic payments industry to Vincento, with operational expertise in both merchant and provider businesses.

As Head of Payment Service for bwin Interactive Entertainment AG, Kamran led the expansion of the group's payments presence, defining the long-term strategy and market entry requirements across Europe and the Americas. Prior to his key role at bwin, Kamran successfully managed the integration of acquiring and issuing projects, along with numerous group-wide initiatives for EuroPay / Austria Payment Systems Services.

Kamran's unique viewpoint of the industry, coupled with his commitment to the quality, reliability and overall value of the technical solution, underpins the superior service that partners and customers alike can expect from Vincento.

Kamran is FSA approved (ref: KXH01430) with controlled function CF1 Director.

 

Des Hellicar-Bowman: Head of Compliance & Operational Risk

As the Head of Compliance & Operational Risk, Des is responsible for Vincento's regulatory and risk assessment requirements of the company with emphasis on Anti Money Laundering and Fraud Deterrence.

His knowledge and experience overseeing operations from a control and risk perspective has been gained over 18 years in organisations including NETeller UK Ltd and HSBC Group UK. Des has also worked with a range of companies on the London Stock Exchange.

Des is fluent with industry-relevant legislation and regulations including:

• Inland Revenue
• FSA
• EU Directives
• Money Laundering legislation and regulations
• Proceeds of Crime Act
• Consumer Credit Act
• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
• Data Protection Act and ISO Standards

Des is FSA approved (ref: DAH01245) for Compliance Oversight and MLRO controlled functions.

 

Tony Quirke: Chief Financial Officer

As CFO, Tony is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations.  He provides leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company.  He is responsible for the company's compliance with the FSA financial rules and all financial regulatory systems.

Tony has a degree in Accounting & Finance and is a qualified ACCA accountant.  He has over 15 years' experience in financial roles, managing statutory financial reporting, Treasury, compliance and maintaining financial best practice with large- and medium-sized organisations including Thomas Cook, Alcoa and Land Securities.

Tony has also acted as Non Executive Director for a portfolio of smaller companies, using his financial and investment experience to develop equity deals, resulting in a British Business Angels Association award for his investment track record and commitment to helping young businesses.

Tony is FSA approved (ref: AJQ01011) with controlled functions CF1 Director and CF28 Systems and controls.