Accelerated Payments Secures Neil McMillan as Head of North America

Accelerated Payments has secured Neil McMillan as Head of North America, effective March 2022.

In a recent press release shared with Finance Magnates, Neil McMillan, an executive veteran with more than two decades of experience from the Fintech industry, has been appointed by Accelerated Payments, an SME funding provider, as its new Head of North America.

With more than two decades of fintech experience leading teams for fast-growing firms, McMillan will lead the North American division in its expansion in the market.

McMillan’s Career History

Prior to the announcement, McMillan served Express Business Funding as its Sales And Marketing Specialist for the last two years.

Before that, he spent almost twelve years developing Fifo Capital. For ten years, he focused on Fifo Capital Australia. And, in early 2018, he reached the pinnacle position as President of Fifo Capital Canada when he launched and expanded into the Canadian market.

Earlier to his promotion as President, he served as Director of Fifo Capital Australia Pty Ltd for four and a half years. Also, McMillan was the Managing Director of Fifo Capital Financial Services in Australia from January 2012. In March 2010, he became an Owner and Director of Fifo Capital Queensland, which embodies the Northern Territory. His first role with the organisation was National Franchise Manager in August 2008.

Additionally, Scottish Pacific Benchmark utilised his experience as Head of Client Services.

Moreover, the other roles he completed include these working back: Client Relationship Manager for Lock Finance, New Zealand, Risk Manager for Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Auditor for Ge Capital Commercial Finance, Client Manager at Venture Finance PLC. According to his LinkedIn profile, McMillan’s earliest known position was a Bank Officer at the Bank of Scotland.

Specialist Expertise in SME Finance

Commemorating the appointment, Ian Duffy, the CEO of Accelerated Payments, stated: “Neil brings a wealth of specialist expertise in SME finance as well as a proven track record in leading and building successful businesses. We are thrilled to have him on board as we increase our presence across North America. Our unique solution combines seamless technology with sophisticated business intelligence to help growing companies access working capital finance with ease."

“I’m excited to help companies across North America get control of cash flow and have the working capital needed to grow their business. As we continue to recover from the pandemic and all that came with it, Accelerated Payments is steadily gaining traction in North America and Canada, with an abundance of opportunities for ourselves and the companies we aim to serve,” said Neil McMillan.

Accelerated Payments has secured Neil McMillan as Head of North America, effective March 2022.

With more than two decades of fintech experience leading teams for fast-growing firms, McMillan will lead the North American division in its expansion in the market.