Rob Fernandes

Rob Fernandes has extensive work experience in the payments and FinTech industries. Rob is currently serving as the Chief Product Officer at Deko, a technology company that connects lenders and merchants to facilitate consumer financing. Prior to this, Rob was the Founder of The South Bristol Clothing Company, a successful clothing label showcasing their neighborhood in the UK.

Rob has also worked as an Advisor at Tink, where they played a key role in developing the payments strategy and supporting product delivery. Rob has a deep understanding of strategic payments consulting and business development as the Managing Director and Founder of Pay2Z. In this role, they provided comprehensive assessments and guidance to FinTech startups and large corporations.

Additionally, Rob has been involved in founding and managing successful businesses in the payments industry. Rob served as the Founder and Managing Director at ClearAccept, a specialist in integrated payments acceptance for software companies. Rob also worked as a Partner and Chief Product Officer at ClearCourse, where they led the transition into payments and developed a Level 1 gateway in just six months.

Throughout their career, Rob Fernandes has taken on advisory roles, providing expertise and strategic guidance to various organizations. Rob has advised companies such as Pollinate, Vocalink (a Mastercard company), and WePay, contributing to the development of market strategies and innovative payment solutions.

Early in their career, Rob held several leadership positions at PayPoint plc, including Product & Strategy Director and Technical Product Manager. During their time at PayPoint, they were responsible for defining and executing strategic plans, leading product development, and driving new business opportunities.

Overall, Rob Fernandes has a strong track record of successfully leading and advising companies in the payments and FinTech sectors, demonstrating their expertise in strategy, product development, and market positioning.

Rob Fernandes attended Aston University from 1996 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.