Paylink Solutions has made a senior business development appointment to nurture new customer relationships as it continues to push into the lending and debt management sectors.

Paul Nicholson has joined Midlands-based technology company as Senior Solutions Consultant and is now developing a sales strategy, which will deliver the company’s ambitious plans for growth.

Paul said: “Fintech is increasingly being embraced by the UK, particularly in terms of collecting customer data more quickly, conveniently and securely. Now is a great time to use this opportunity and put Paylink Solutions’ firmly on the technology provider map.”

He joins Paylink Solutions after being instrumental in launching AccountScore as one of the first providers of Open Banking. Prior to that, Paul worked within the credit and non-mainstream lending markets as Business Development Manager at TransUnion.

Paul continued: “I’m really excited to join Paylink Solutions and looking forward to building relationships across the collections and lending industries, whilst developing the brand as a leading technology company.

Paylink Solutions designs and integrates digital platforms which improve businesses’ application, credit checking and collections processes. It’s grown from providing in-house IT solutions for the Totemic Group to delivering customised data capture software to improve online processes for clients and their customers.

Susan Rann, CEO of Paylink Solutions said: “Paul’s extensive knowledge of the UK’s technology sector, combined with impressive business development skills means he is going to play a fundamental role in evolving Paylink Solutions. We’re delighted to welcome him to our team.”