James Radford joins Volopa as CEO

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19 February 2025

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The fintech world is evolving at an incredible pace, with businesses demanding smarter, faster, and more secure payment solutions. Volopa is stepping up its game with the appointment of James Radford as its new CEO. With a strong background in fintech, payments, and banking, Radford’s leadership marks a major milestone for Volopa as it strengthens its position in the competitive B2B payments industry.

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James brings extensive experience in global financial services, having spent over 15 years at American Express in key leadership roles. He later held senior positions at HBOS and Lloyds Banking Group, where he led banking operations across business, commercial, and wholesale banking. His fintech expertise includes roles such as COO of Aldermore Bank and CEO of the UK’s Cheque Clearing Company, where he played a pivotal role in the digital transformation of cheque processing for the UK banking industry.

Most recently, James served as CEO of Revolut UK, where he was part of the senior management team that oversaw a significant period of growth and expansion. Before joining Volopa, he was CEO at Lycamoney, leading its financial services division in debit card and international remittance solutions.

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As CEO, James will work closely with Volopa’s senior leadership team and focus on expanding Volopa’s footprint and enhancing its suite of financial solutions.

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With Radford leading the way, Volopa is set to:

Expand its business payments solutions to offer even more flexibility and control for companies managing international transactions.
Strengthen compliance and security, ensuring businesses can transact globally with confidence.

James Radford says: “After meeting the exceptional team at Volopa and seeing the innovative solutions and outstanding customer service they provide, I knew this was the right opportunity. In a market often plagued by opaque solutions, excessive charges, and inadequate AI-driven customer service, Volopa stands out by combining cutting-edge technology with real-world human expertise. More businesses are recognising that there are alternatives to the big banks, and I look forward to leading Volopa in delivering the agility and capabilities that modern businesses demand.”

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As Volopa embarks on this exciting new chapter, businesses can expect new product enhancements, strategic partnerships, and a renewed focus on customer experience. The appointment of Radford signals an ambitious growth plan, setting Volopa up to compete with the biggest names in fintech.

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With global expansion, advanced payments technology, and a commitment to compliance, Volopa is on track to become a major player in the B2B financial services space.

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Stay tuned for updates as we continue to innovate and redefine business payments.

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As featured in Business Cloud, Finextra, FS Tech and Fintech Finance News.

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Visit volopa.com to find out more