"An experienced FS professional with GM, Sales & Marketing expertise. Over the last 30 years Kevin has operated in a range of Exec roles and he has been employed by a number of large UK brands including Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Birmingham Midshires, where he was Head of Sales and Marketing for their Savings business.
Early days were focused on Business Banking then in 2001 he was appointed as ‘Head of Affinities’ for HBOS, responsible for a broad range of 3rd party relationships, providing credit cards, loans and savings products to the likes of AA, Aviva, Sony, British Gas. In total managed a portfolio of 70 brands with a team of 50 and held Directorships in a couple of JV’s and was responsible for a multi-million pound P&L
He then became Distribution Director for Cheshire Building Society and thereafter went on to join moneysupermarket.com as channel ‘Head’ running a number of their ‘Money’ business areas incl Cards, Mortgages and Savings. During his time with ms.com, Kevin has established himself as a recognised and respected industry spokesperson, promoting ms.com via the media including press, radio and TV.
In Jan 2011 Kevin founded a start-up consultancy & marketing business; Plan B Funding specialised in assisting banks to raise retail deposits in the UK and wider Euro market. Not only did Kevin assist in raising investment capital but steered the company towards several early successes. Since then Kevin led negotiations with Raisin GmbH and a deal was announced Sept 2017 where he co-founded the Raisin UK business which is now part of one of Europe's leading Fintech businesses.
Since then Kevin has taken on several NED & Advisory roles & in summary Kevin is a proven, capable all-rounder with experience across a range of products and distribution. He also has experience in the founding, funding and sale of a tech start up business."
Kevin Mountford
Raisin UK
kevin.mountford@raisin.co.uk