Neptune Software, a leading provider of banking systems, announced today the appointment of three new executive management members to strengthen the position of the company and accelerate its development.
Jessica Petersson has joined as HR manager, Ravi Balani, as Finance Manager and Walter Cools as Product Manager, Trade Services.
The new appointments are in line with the company's long term strategy. The extended management team has the operational strength and the international perspective to improve the business significantly and move the company forward.
Patrick Hayward, managing director, said: "I believe that these are very exciting appointments for all of us at Neptune Software. We've invested in new technology with Rubikon - our new banking system - built a strong brand and established valuable relationships with clients and industry players. It's now time to move to the next level and with this new management team on board, we are now ready to accelerate our global go-to-market strategy."
Walter Cools, product manager trade servicesWalter is a senior corporate banker with a successful track record of over 20 years in international banking and global trade services. Whilst working for a Swiss commodity trader, he also experienced the client side of the trade business. All this is complemented by nearly 10 years of functional consultancy, analysis and pre-sales support for trade finance and payment projects in the financial sector.
Ravi Balani, finance manager
Ravi Balani brings more than 17 years of experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management across varied industry sectors. Ravi leads and delivers rapid strategic business and finance development and has successfully transferred blue chip financial management experience across in B2B and B2C markets in start-up, turnaround and growth companies. Prior to Neptune, Ravi has worked with Bear Stearns, Corporate Foreign Exchange PLC and Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank Ltd. Ravi is a qualified Certified Accountant and holds an MBA in General Management from Middlesex University Business School, UK.
Jessica Petersson, HR manager
Jessica holds a postgraduate international legal degree, New Zealand, Masters in International Law and Politics, USA and a LLB Law degree in English and German Law, UK. She gained her HR experience working for law departments and university directorships, law firms and litigation support firms internationally. Jessica was also a world class international endurance athlete
selected to represent her country in the Marathon, duathlon and triathlon.