Stuart Barclay
Strategy & Commercial Leader in Fintech and Open Banking
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary
Stuart Barclay possesses extensive expertise in the fintech sector, particularly within open banking and payments. He has held leadership roles focused on strategy and growth at companies like Volt.io and Trustly, where he drove value propositions, pricing, and market adoption for payment solutions. His contributions include mapping go-to-market strategies and commenting on industry trends like Variable Recurring Payments. volt+5
Beyond the private sector, Stuart has significant experience in government advisory and big consultancy. As a Senior Policy Advisor in the UK Cabinet's Open Innovation Team, he spearheaded projects to accelerate digital transformation and explored applications for emerging technologies like blockchain and AI. His earlier role as a Strategy Advisor in the Department for Education also involved leading strategic project delivery. volt+3
Stuart began his career at Accenture as an Analyst, gaining broad experience across diverse global companies in communications, broadcasting, aerospace, technology, and banking, providing a strong foundation in strategic and commercial analysis. volt+1
Work
Education
Writing
2023 open banking predictions
January 1, 2023An article authored by Stuart Barclay for Volt.io's content hub, detailing his predictions for open banking in 2023, covering adoption, regulation, consolidation, and consumer education.
Variable Recurring Payments: what are they and how do they work?
An article from Volt.io's content hub, featuring Stuart Barclay's insights as SVP Growth, explaining VRPs, their benefits, and their transformative potential for online businesses.