Fintech Paylink Solutions has hired Crispin Neads as Head of Development to drive product development and enhance its digital affordability applications for the financial services industry.

Neads has decades’ experience of fintech after delivering transformation programmes and product development through previous technology leadership roles at Experian and Iress.

He is now going to focus on developing the Paylink Solutions team, by introducing new ways of working and recruiting new talent so the business is able to meet ambitious targets as well as have the ability to rapidly scale-up in the future.

Susan Rann, CEO of Paylink Solutions, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Crispin on board. He’s joining at a time when there’s never been a greater need for digital banking applications and his experience across the fintech industry will allow Paylink Solutions to increase its presence across financial services.”

Crispin said: “Paylink Solutions already delivers top digital affordability solutions that have supported banks and their customers through – and out of - the pandemic. It’s now in a fantastic position to move its offering to the next level and I’m excited to have joined the business at such a pivotal time.”