David Holmes

David Holmes is a prominent figure in the payment and risk services industry with a wealth of experience.

Having spent 27 years at Ulster Bank, he played a pivotal role in launching purchasing card programs in the Commercial Cards business.

David has extensive experience in managing and implementing key purchasing card, travel, and corporate card programs across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland for both public and private sectors.

He is recognized as a specialist in Government Procurement Cards in Northern Ireland, actively engaged in this sector since its inception in 1997.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Financial Services from University College Dublin, where he studied finance, investment, treasury, risk management, business law, European studies, and business strategy.

David currently holds the position of Corporate Sales Director at WorldPay, a leading global provider of payment and risk services.

WorldPay, under David's leadership, has cemented its position as the number one card processor in the UK and Europe, and fifth globally, serving over 400,000 customers across 40 countries.

With a robust support system based in Gateshead and Cambridge, WorldPay boasts impressive customer satisfaction rates with 82% of customers endorsing their services.

His role encompasses overseeing acquiring, gateway, alternative payments, risk management, and mobile payments, offering a comprehensive range of services to businesses of all sizes.