Alastair Thompson

Fractional CRO specialising in API-led fintech, Digital Payments, Open Banking and financial infrastructure. I help founders and leadership teams turn strong products into predictable, scalable revenue through a mix of enterprise sales and partner-led distribution.

With 15+ years’ experience across payments, embedded finance, FX and Open Banking, I’ve built and led end-to-end revenue engines covering direct sales, ISV and SI partnerships, pricing, GTM strategy and forecasting across the UK, Europe and international markets.

I’m typically brought in to stand up or fix the commercial function, launch or reboot partner programmes, unblock stalled growth, or lead revenue ahead of fundraising or international expansion. I work hands-on with sales, partnerships, product and compliance to shorten time-to-market and close complex, multi-stakeholder deals with banks, PSPs, SaaS platforms and global merchants.

Engagements are fractional or interim (1–3 days per week), focused execution and on delivering results in the first 90 days.