Michael Ashworth

Michael Ashworth is an experienced financial services professional with a diverse background in payment solutions and strategic development. Currently serving as an Investor and Advisor at Lyfe since July 2019 and as an Executive Consultant at Accourt since December 2020, Michael previously held roles including Payments Advisor at Lenderwize and Strategic Development Director at Modulr. Notable accomplishments include leading market development initiatives at Modulr and overseeing group strategy and implementation at Worldpay, where responsibilities included the development of a new five-year strategy and the integration following a major merger. Michael's earlier career includes a significant tenure at First Data Corporation, where responsibilities spanned the establishment of direct acquiring businesses and management across multiple P&Ls in EMEA. Academic qualifications include an MBA from Cranfield School of Management and a CIMA accountancy certification.