2nd Dec 2025

AccessPay strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments

Manchester, December 2, 2025 — AccessPay, the leading bank integration provider delivering finance and treasury transformation for UK-based corporates, today announced two senior appointments that reinforce the company’s commitment to bank grade security and continued support for large enterprise customers.

Richard Dew has been appointed Director of GSI (GRC, Security and Internal IT) and Ian Clarke has joined as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Together, these appointments will strengthen AccessPay’s ability to support enterprise customers operating in complex, multi-bank environments and underpin the company’s next phase of growth in this segment. 

From left: Richard Dew, Ian Clarke

Richard 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. In his role as Director of GSI, Richard will oversee governance, risk and compliance, as well as the protection of customer data. His appointment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering solutions that adhere to the highest standards of cybersecurity and resilience. 

Ian 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. Ian will take ownership of Software Engineering, QA, Infrastructure and TechOps, working closely with the product team to deliver AccessPay’s technology vision. 

Anish Kapoor, CEO, 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.” 

About AccessPay 

AccessPay is driving digital transformation within finance and treasury teams by modernising processes across banking operations, minimising the risk of fraud and error, enhancing efficiency and optimising cash visibility. Headquartered in Manchester, UK and established in 2012, AccessPay is a pioneering force in the banking industry, providing an unparalleled embedded banking experience and leading-edge solutions for its clients.

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