Don has over 35 years of international business experience, having lived and worked in multiple countries for large enterprises such as General Electric and AT&T. He has variously been the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Operations, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Head of Acquisition Integration for a number of divisions of those companies. He has also advised and mentored numerous Startups and SME’s as a Management and Implementation Consultant. In his current role with SumUp, Don leads the Global Benefits, Mobility and Immigration functions.

    SumUp is a leading global financial technology company driven by the purpose of leveling the playing field for small businesses. Founded in 2012, SumUp is the financial partner for more than 4 million small merchants in over 36 markets worldwide, helping them start, run and grow their businesses. We're committed to leveraging our success to make the world a better place. We have become a member of 1% for the Planet and pledged to donate 1% of the net revenue generated by Solo devices to support environmental, educational, and entrepreneurial causes. To mark 10 years in business, SumUp secured a new substantial funding round at an $8.5B valuation. With small businesses at the heart of what we do, we'll continue to develop new ways to help our customers do business, and our solutions are always intuitive and inclusive. For the second consecutive year, SumUp has been recognised as a Top Global Employer and received the Silver Award on the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 20223, a remarkable step up from the Bronze Award in 2022 for its commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace for the LGBTQ+ community.