Claire Gates

Claire Gates is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the financial technology and payments sectors. Currently serving as the Global Head of Payments & Solutions at Crown Agents Bank, Claire has previously held significant leadership roles, including Interim CEO at Mahalo Mobile Technologies Ltd, where Claire launched a digital wallet for small ticket cash payments. As Chief Commercial Officer at Huboo Technologies Limited and PPRO, Claire drove substantial revenue growth and strategic initiatives, securing partnerships with major companies like L'Oreal and TikTok. Claire's background includes leading Paysafe Pay Later to market expansion and revenue growth, founding EFFICIENT BUSINESS GROWTH LIMITED, and significant positions at MasterCard and Virgin Money, among others. Claire holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA from Warwick Business School and a BEng in Chemical & Process Engineering from Newcastle University.