Mike is Chief People Officer at online money transfer company WorldRemit. Leading its global People Team, Mike is currently focused on developing WorldRemit's employer brand and its talent acquisition strategy and development. Overseeing WorldRemit's transition from a high growth startup to an established global FinTech leader, Mike is in charge of refining the company's operating culture while creating the best possible environment for its hugely diverse international blend of cultures and experiences. Mike has over 20 years experience in leading technology companies such as William Hill Online, Colt Technology Services, Misys and O2 and BT Mobile among others.

Company

WorldRemit is the leading digital money transfer service that makes sending money as easy as sending an instant message. We currently send from 50+ countries to more than 140 receiving destinations, leading the shift to online and mobile money transfers and improving speed and convenience for users, while lowering costs. On the sending side we are 100% digital (cashless). For those receiving money, WorldRemit offers a wide range of options including bank deposit, cash collection and mobile airtime top-up and critically mobile money.

Founded by Ismail Ahmed in 2010, to date WorldRemit has secured almost $200 million in funding backed by Accel Partners and TCV – early investors in Facebook, Spotify, Netflix and Slack. WorldRemit's global headquarters are in London, UK with regional offices in the United States, Canada, South Africa, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. It employs 330 staff worldwide out of which 270 in London.