Published: December 2, 2025 at 10:50 am
Manchester-based FinTech AccessPay has appointed Richard Dew as director of GSI (GRC, Security and Internal IT) and Ian Clarke as chief technology officer (CTO).
Dew previously led various global functions at HSBC dealing with security, risk, and operations, he was also head of IT risk at Leeds Building Society.
Clarke was previously CTO of Sage UK and Landmark Information Group.
As AccessPay’s new CTO, he brings extensive engineering and technology leadership experience and has a strong record of delivering scalable, enterprise-ready platforms in the financial technology space.
Anish Kapoor, CEO of AccessPay, said: “Richard and Ian’s experience and strategic mindsets make them exceptional fits for their respective roles.
“As we continue to scale our platform and support complex enterprise environments, their leadership will be critical in shaping the next phase of our technology strategy.
“Together, they bring the technology and governance leadership we need to continue scaling securely and supporting the increasingly complex environments our customers operate in.”
AccessPay was launched in 2012 and is a pioneering force in the banking industry.