Icon Solutions announces the appointment of Richard Dear

Icon Solutions announces the appointment of Richard Dear, Business Development Director, to lead the market development of Icon’s Instant Payments Framework (IPF).

Having previously worked at ACI Worldwide and VocaLink Richard brings significant experience in payment systems, including Faster Payments, ACH, ATMs and acquiring solutions.

Tom Kelleher, Commercial Director at Icon said: “The expertise and experience that Richard brings is invaluable, he is a perfect fit to head-up the Business Development operations for Icon’s flagship product – IPF. He is very highly regarded in the industry and it is fantastic that he has chosen to join Icon.”

Commenting on his appointment, Richard said: “Icon has deep expertise in payments transformation, including instant payments and API banking.  I am very excited to be joining Icon as they take to market a software product that builds on this expertise and brings a radical new approach to the market”.