Wayne Freeman — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chief Technology Officer at NatWest Boxed and Mettle.
Leads technology for NatWest Boxed, a joint venture building the UK's banking-as-a-service business.
Responsible for scaling the technology team from 35 to approximately 250 over three years.
Delivers a digital-only banking experience for Mettle, achieving a 4.8 rating in app stores.
Possesses over 25 years of experience in software engineering.

Biography

Wayne Freeman serves as the Chief Technology Officer for NatWest Boxed and Mettle, bringing over 25 years of experience in software engineering to the fintech industry. In this role, he leads the technological direction for both entities, focusing on developing customer-centric, scalable, and secure solutions.

At NatWest Boxed, a joint venture between NatWest and Vodeno/Warburg Pincus, Freeman is instrumental in building the UK's leading banking-as-a-service business.