Payments platform Acquired.com has appointed Lee Clifton as COO as it targets continued growth.
In his position, Clifton will focus on improving Acquired.com’s strategic partnerships with key customers while driving operational improvements across the business. The company stated that these efforts will reinforce its foundation for sustained growth and success.
Clifton brings extensive experience from top financial and tech organisations, including roles at Stripe as Global Head of Payments Performance and Strategy and at JPMorgan as Global Head of Product. His expertise in strategy, relationship management and payment optimisation also led to his appointment as Chair of the Global Board at the Merchant Risk Council.
Commenting on his new position, Clifton said: “I am thrilled to join Acquired.com at such a pivotal moment in its growth. This is a defining moment for Acquired.com as it builds on its existing successes.
“Acquired.com has an unmatched proposition in the market, and with Greg’s leadership, the company is perfectly positioned to capture a significant share of the recurring commerce space. I’m excited to help drive this ambition forward and contribute to the company’s continued growth”.
Acquired.com has achieved over 200% growth in the past three years. Recently, the company accelerated its expansion by appointing Eline Blomme as Chief Strategy and Product Officer after securing a £4m funding deal with Beach Point Capital Management last October.
Greg Cox, Co-Founder and CEO of Acquired.com, commented: “Lee’s extensive industry knowledge and proven leadership in the payments space make him a brilliant addition to the Acquired.com team.
“I am delighted to have another superstar join at a pivotal time for the business, as we continue our ambitious growth journey. Being able to attract someone of Lee’s calibre from an organisation like Stripe further evidences the huge impact Acquired.com is making in the payments market.”
The firm hopes Clifton will foster similar partnerships to those achieved previously, such as Acquired.com’s collaboration with UK-based debt management company Flexys last year to integrate its payment orchestration services.