Ian Dillon

Ian Dillon is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of NOW Money, a fintech startup based in the United Arab Emirates.1

Professional Background

Ian Dillon has a diverse professional background:

• Co-founder of NOW Money, a fintech company providing low-cost, convenient accounts to unbanked low-income migrant workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region1
• Former capital markets investment banker at HSBC1
• Founder of REDCUPS.com, a successful e-commerce business1

Education

Dillon studied:

• Engineering at the University of Exeter
• Economics at the University of Cambridge

NOW Money

NOW Money, co-founded by Dillon, aims to solve the problem of financial inclusion for the estimated 25 million unbanked low-income migrant workers in the GCC.12 The company has achieved significant milestones:

• Developed a mobile application available in nine languages, tailored to multiple demographics in the region2
• Paid over AED 1 billion in salaries through their platform as of September 20224
• Gained recognition as one of the GCC's most successful fintechs2

Current Role

As of the most recent information available, Ian Dillon is serving as the Chief Product Officer at Moniepoint Group.35

Entrepreneurial Philosophy

Dillon emphasizes the importance of:

• Having a clear vision and mission
• Building meaningful partnerships in the regional banking ecosystem
• Focusing on customer needs and gathering feedback throughout the development process
• Finding partners and sponsors aligned with the company's vision and values for sustainable growth2

Ian Dillon's work with NOW Money demonstrates his commitment to financial inclusion and leveraging technology to address complex societal challenges in the GCC region.