This week, Liam sits down with Jonathan Underwood, a seasoned tech executive known for his strategic and global approach to software platform delivery. Dive into Jonathan’s journey from his early passion for computing to leading major projects for global giants like Google, Cisco, and major financial institutions. Discover the challenges and triumphs of managing internationally distributed teams and delivering cutting-edge solutions across Financial Services and HR. Jonathan shares insights...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam sits down with the man who's shaking up the fintech world, Rob Lincolne. He’s a visionary making waves across the payments landscape with Paydock, your go-to global payments orchestration platform. Dive deep with us as Rob shares tales from his diverse and creative schooling days to frontline experiences that changed his life, and how a township in South Africa shaped his outlook. It’s not all serious as there are plenty of conversations about...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam delves into the world of identity, technology, and fraud with Gus Tomlinson, Chief Product Officer for Global Identity and Fraud at GBG. Gus shares the journey from her early days in a rural school through to university. Discover the twists and turns of her career, from post-university explorations to her scariest interview moment that set her on a path to success. And hear how learning to trust the process and how much of life's journey involves...

In this episode of "Not What I Expected," Liam delves into the life of Emma Lindley MBE, a figurehead in identity, data, and privacy. Emma opens up about her rebellious streak and how she transformed the uncertainty that created into a catalytic force driving her towards monumental achievements in the identity sector. Emma takes us on a journey from her early career challenges to the complexities of finding out what she really wanted to do. She shares the critical turning points that defined...

In this episode of "Not What I Expected," Liam delves into the life of Emma Lindley MBE, a figurehead in identity, data, and privacy. Emma opens up about her rebellious streak and how she transformed the uncertainty that was created into a catalytic force driving her towards monumental achievements in the identity sector. Emma takes us on a journey from her early career challenges to the complexities of finding out what she really wanted to do. She shares the critical turning points that...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam delves into the multifaceted career of Pratap Gautam, a visionary in payments and financial services technology. Despite his academic success in an array of fields from anthropology to astrophysics, Pratap shares the cultural challenges of discussing emotional well-being in an Asian household and the paramount importance of communication in any endeavour. Embarking on a tech career out of necessity to pay rent, Pratap's journey is anything but...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam delves into the multifaceted career of Pratap Gautam, a visionary in payments and financial services technology. Despite his academic success in an array of fields from anthropology to astrophysics, Pratap shares the cultural challenges of discussing emotional well-being in an Asian household and the paramount importance of communication in any endeavour. Embarking on a tech career out of necessity to pay rent, Pratap's journey is anything but...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam Chennells is joined by Lisa Scott, former CEO at Banked, a global real-time account-to-account payments infrastructure company. For three years, Lisa has witnessed the growth of Banked, from a tight-knit team of 40 to a thriving community of 130 employees. Hear about the challenges of meeting constant financial targets, the importance of celebrating small wins, and the unique experience of working in a startup where every sprint feels like a...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam Chennells is joined by Lisa Scott, CEO at Banked, a global real-time account-to-account payments infrastructure company. For three years, Lisa has witnessed the growth of Banked, from a tight-knit team of 40 to a thriving community of 130 employees. Hear about the challenges of meeting constant financial targets, the importance of celebrating small wins, and the unique experience of working in a startup where every sprint feels like a race with...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, host Liam Chennells sits down with Luke Trayfoot, Chief Revenue Officer at Mangopay. Dive into Luke's journey, from his early years and transformative experiences in Africa to his deep dive into sociology and contract law. Discover how these diverse experiences fueled his passion for fintech and led him to redefine sales strategies in the financial technology industry. Luke shares insights from his time at Hyperwallet, for being a sports agent of an...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, host Liam Chennells sits down with Luke Trayfoot, Chief Revenue Officer at Mangopay. Dive into Luke's journey, from his early years and transformative experiences in Africa to his deep dive into sociology and contract law. Discover how these diverse experiences fueled his passion for fintech and led him to redefine sales strategies in the financial technology industry. Luke shares insights from his time at Hyperwallet, for being a sports agent of an...

Join us in the latest episode of the Not What I Expected podcast as we welcome Harshna Cayley, Managing Director at Barclays, for an insightful discussion. Harshna shares her remarkable journey starting as a coder to embracing leadership roles across organisations such as United Biscuits, Visa, the International Airline Group, WorldPay, and now at Barclays. During our conversation, Harshna discusses the dynamic landscape of consumer payments, highlighting the importance of seamless payment...

Join us in the latest episode of the Not What I Expected podcast as we welcome Harshna Cayley, Managing Director at Barclays, for an insightful discussion. Harshna shares her remarkable journey starting as a coder to embracing leadership roles across organisations such as United Biscuits, Visa, the International Airline Group, WorldPay, and now at Barclays. During our conversation, Harshna discusses the dynamic landscape of consumer payments, highlighting the importance of seamless payment...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, join Liam Chennells as he sits down with Jeff Parker, the visionary CEO of Paymentology. From early ambitions in sports to becoming a global leader in fintech, Jeff shares the pivotal moments of his journey across continents. Discover how hard work, seizing opportunities, and a drive to make an impact led Jeff to the forefront of financial services. Delve into the evolution of Paymentology under his leadership, the pivotal role of AI in transforming...

In this episode of Not What I Expected, join Liam Chennells as he sits down with Jeff Parker, the visionary CEO of Paymentology. From early ambitions in sports to becoming a global leader in fintech, Jeff shares the pivotal moments of his journey across continents. Discover how hard work, seizing opportunities, and a drive to make an impact led Jeff to the forefront of financial services. Delve into the evolution of Paymentology under his leadership, the pivotal role of AI in transforming...

Hosted by Liam Chennells, Not What I Expected is the only destination for those ready to broaden their understanding of payments, business onboarding and key people in the industry. Let Liam, with his engaging style, take you on a very human journey beyond the buzzwords, unravelling complexities and opportunities in the sector. In each episode, candid personal conversations with the industry's most influential figures, will provide a backstage pass to their stories, journey and future...