Ian Watkinson

Ian Watkinson is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in commercial and product leadership across the financial services industry. Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Mission Underwriters UK and Europe since June 2022, Ian previously held key roles at AdvantageGo, including Global Head of Product and Commercial and Commercial Director. Ian's background also includes a tenure as Chief Commercial Officer at Clear Funding Ltd, where the focus was on providing innovative working capital solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. Earlier in the career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Ian served as Director of Treasury Operations and Head of Payments for EMEA, while roles at Royal Bank of Scotland Business involved product innovation and sales leadership in various capacities, focusing on technology-led services and proposition development. Ian began the career as Business Development Manager at Rebus Insurance Software and Head of e-banking software sales at Parseq, demonstrating a strong foundation in commercial development and sales management. Ian's educational background includes studies at Northumbria University and De La Salle, Carr Lane, Liverpool.