Jon Payne

Jon Payne is an experienced professional in government relations and business development, currently serving as the Director of Government Relations and the Director of Business Development & Strategic Alliances for Entrust's Identity Verification team since October 2018. Previously, Jon held the position of Executive Director for Global Partnerships, focusing on immigration strategy and business development in the US and UK. Prior to Entrust, Jon was the Director of WorldReach UK at Intercede and General Manager of US Operations, specializing in identity management. Jon's career also includes roles such as Program Director in the Foreign Affairs Division at CSC, Deputy Head of Mission at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and a Senior Official at the Home Office, with extensive experience in immigration, visa processing, and biometrics. Jon Payne holds a Master of Arts from Middlesex University, a Postgraduate Diploma from UCL, and a Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) from Keele University.