Barrie Morris

Barrie Morris has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Barrie currently serves as the Group Corporate Development & Strategy Director at WorldRemit, where they work closely with the CEO to determine strategic financial targets and operational deployment. Barrie has a solid track record of achieving success in personal and strategic goals in various backgrounds, including privately owned SMEs, partnerships, US listed companies, and private equity and venture capital firms such as BlackRock, TPG Capital, JC Flowers & Co, Accel, and Leapfrog.

Prior to their current role, Morris served as the Group Finance Director at WorldRemit. Before joining WorldRemit, they held several key positions at Cabot Credit Management, including Divisional Chief Financial Officer, Group Financial Planning & Analysis Director, and Group Financial Controller.

Earlier in their career, Morris worked at SearchFlow as the Director of Shared Services and Financial Controller. Barrie also gained experience as the Financial Controller at Booz Allen Hamilton and served as the EMEA Finance Manager at Corbis.

Morris began their career at Grant Thornton, where they worked in the audit department. Overall, their work experience has been focused on fast growth private equity ownership within global regulated Financial Services and preparing businesses for IPO or trade sale.

Barrie Morris completed their education with a focus on Accountancy. From 1998 to 2001, they attended the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) where they obtained the ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) degree. Before that, from 1994 to 1997, they studied at The University of Manchester and earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Civil Engineering. Prior to their university education, Barrie attended Hall Cross Academy from 1989 to 1994. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for their time at Hall Cross Academy. Additionally, Barrie also obtained the ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) certification from the ICAEW in September 2001.