Visa’s head of fintech joins BCB Group as an advisor

Crypto-focused financial services firm BCB Group has appointed Visa’s Head of Fintech, Hugh Kingdon, as an advisor.

The appointment comes after a fruitful first quarter for BCB Group, with it securing its Authorised Payment Institution (API) licence from the UK Financial Conduct Authority earlier this year.

Kingdon brings more than two decades of experience to BCB group following leadership roles at Visa, Mastercard and Barclaycard.

As a renowned innovator within the Fintech space Kingdon has most recently consulted across various app development projects and is currently an advisor at Revolut.

BCB Group has transacted more than $1 billion since its launch with offerings of cryptocurrency trading, custody and end-to-end payment processing.

Hugh Kingdon commented, “It is rare to find an early stage Fintech with a clear business model and strong volumes; this is usually found in later stage ventures. BCB Group has transacted over $1bn since their launch less than a year ago, and their trading volumes continue to rise in the current crisis. It was therefore an easy decision to join them as an Advisor and my focus will be on helping BCB accelerate their growth.“

BCB Group’s CEO and founder, Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie, hailed the appointment by pointing out Kingdon’s exceptional track record.

“As we continue to innovate in response to the needs of our expanding global client base, we remain committed to delivering excellence, seamless execution and world-class service. Hugh brings an exceptional track record in each of these areas, and we are excited to have him on board as we embark on the next phase of our growth.” He said.

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