Ron Delnevo

Ron Delnevo is a prominent figure in the UK financial services industry, particularly known for his advocacy of payment choice and cash accessibility. He is the Chair and founder of the Payment Choice Alliance (PCA), an organization he established in 2014 and relaunched in 2023.12

Professional Background

Ron Delnevo has extensive experience in the financial sector:

• He led the management buyout that created Bank Machine, a UK independent ATM operator, in 2003 and served as its CEO until 2012.2
• He has held various influential positions, including:
  • Member of the Governance Committee of LINK ATM Network
  • Elected Director of the UK Payments Council
  • European Chair of the ATM Industry Association
  • Chair of the Cash Learning Partnership
  • Chair of the UK Cash Supply Alliance2

Current Focus

As Chair of the Payment Choice Alliance, Delnevo's primary objective is to ensure that the British public has the right to choose their preferred payment method, with a particular emphasis on preserving the option to use cash.1 The Alliance is campaigning for a Payment Choice Act to be enacted into law before the end of 2025, which would guarantee the public's right to use cash when and where they choose.2

Expertise and Contributions

Delnevo is recognized as a world expert on payments.2 He regularly contributes to academic journals and magazines, including Fintech Finance.4 His expertise has led him to work on various consultancy projects, including a 2023 report for LINK ATM Network on payment systems in the world's ten most populous countries.2

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional pursuits, Ron Delnevo has a keen interest in history, politics, and economics. He enjoys traveling and is a passionate supporter of Heart of Midlothian Football Club.2

Ron Delnevo can be contacted via email at ron.delnevo@paymentchoicealliance.org or by phone at 07973210154.3