Donald Gillies

Donald A. Gillies is the CEO and co-founder of PassFort, a UK-based SaaS platform focused on identity verification, customer onboarding, and risk analysis. He graduated from the University of St. Andrews with a degree in Financial Economics and began his career as an analyst at Macquarie Group before venturing into entrepreneurship.12

Since co-founding PassFort in 2015, Gillies has played a pivotal role in transforming compliance processes for financial services, effectively bridging the gap between regulatory requirements and customer experience. Under his leadership, PassFort has developed a platform that automates the collection and verification of due diligence documentation, integrating data from over 25 third-party providers. This innovation has made it easier for regulated companies to manage compliance throughout the customer lifecycle.123

In November 2021, PassFort was acquired by Moody's Corporation for a significant sum, marking a notable milestone in Gillies' entrepreneurial journey.24 He has been recognized as one of the UK's top young business leaders by various organizations, including the UK Centre for Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Scotland. Currently, he is also involved in mentoring and investing in upcoming founders across Europe and the US.23