Mike Sharkey

Mike Sharkey is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships within the payments and financial services sectors. Currently serving as Vice President of Business Development - Payments at DAZN, Mike is responsible for optimizing payment performance, enhancing revenue, and minimizing costs, having achieved significant savings through negotiations with key payment partners and the development of a failed payment recovery strategy. Previously, Mike held various leadership roles at American Express, advocating for customer value through innovative travel benefits and strategic partnerships with mobile wallet providers, while also managing teams focused on growth and efficiency. Mike possesses a BSc Honours degree from the University of Warwick and is a qualified accountant with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.