Yaspa Appoints Chris Lowe as Financial Chief in Anticipation of Growth Expansion
Yaspa, a London-based fintech specialising in Open Banking and AI solutions for iGaming platforms, has announced that Chris Lowe has joined the company full-time as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Lowe, who has over a decade of experience in scaling growth-stage companies, will lead the finance function and help accelerate Yaspa's growth trajectory.
Lowe, a qualified chartered accountant, has been working as a fractional CFO for Yaspa since October 2024 through his position at Irish finance consultancy Fitzgerald Power. His expertise in financial modelling and fundraising has been instrumental in helping previous clients grow from start-up to scale-up and beyond.
Yaspa, which was founded in 2017, aims to integrate identity and payments, evolving its products to improve payment velocity, security, and consumer trust. The fintech recently secured $12 million in investment to fund its US expansion and strategic partnerships to bolster its pan-European payment infrastructure.
James Neville, CEO of Yaspa, expressed his delight at having Lowe on board for Yaspa's expansion into new markets. "Chris's expertise in scaling fast-moving businesses and navigating complex financial environments is invaluable to us as we enter this critical stage in our evolution," Neville said.
Lowe's appointment aligns with Yaspa's "next phase of growth" ambition. The fintech offers instant payments and identity services, using Open Banking and AI to help iGaming platforms build trust through smarter payments. Yaspa is headquartered in London and works with partners in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe.
At Open Banking Expo USA on June 26 in New York, Lowe will be speaking on stage at 12.15pm in a Powerhouse Debate titled 'From compliance to competitive advantage: Section 1033 insights'. Yaspa is an Event Partner of the Expo. The fintech has also partnered with Playbook Engineering to 'raise the bar' in iGaming payments.
Lowe expressed his excitement about joining Yaspa during its growth journey. "I am thrilled to join Yaspa at such an exciting time," he said. "I look forward to working closely with the team to drive expansion and operational excellence within the fintech’s niche of Open Banking combined with AI for iGaming platforms."
Yaspa will have a stand in the Exhibition Hall at Open Banking Expo USA, offering attendees a chance to learn more about the fintech's innovative solutions and partnerships.
- Chris Lowe's expertise in financial modelling and fundraising has significantly contributed to the growth of previous clients from start-up to scale-up and beyond.
- Yaspa, which was founded in 2017, aims to integrate identity and payments, and has recently secured $12 million in investment to fund its US expansion and strategic partnerships.
- James Neville, CEO of Yaspa, stated that Chris Lowe's expertise in scaling fast-moving businesses and navigating complex financial environments is invaluable as they enter a crucial stage in their evolution.
- At Open Banking Expo USA on June 26 in New York, Chris Lowe will be speaking on stage in a Powerhouse Debate titled 'From compliance to competitive advantage: Section 1033 insights'.
- Yaspa will have a stand in the Exhibition Hall at Open Banking Expo USA, providing attendees with an opportunity to learn more about the fintech's innovative solutions and partnerships.
