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Ray Byard

(FCMA, CGMA)

Network Co-Founder

CFO-Level Global Technology Finance, M&A and Transformation Specialist

OVERVIEW

Ray is a senior technology finance specialist with deep experience delivering financial control, M&A execution and transformation governance across global banking and financial services. Working closely with CIOs, COOs and ExCo stakeholders, he has delivered some of the most complex and high-value technology programmes in the sector — building the financial frameworks, governance structures and teams that translate strategic intent into controlled, measurable delivery. 


Ray's value is greatest in high-stakes environments — large-scale technology divestments, transformation programmes and finance function builds in complex, regulated settings that demand both pace and executive-level credibility. He combines deep financial rigour with the judgement to build frameworks that hold up under pressure and deliver measurable value at scale.

KEY CREDENTIALS

  • Implemented M&A financial frameworks portfolio across 23 countries, comprising investment appraisal, Transaction Service Agreements and stranded cost analysis

  • Led greenfield financial governance across $2.3bn global strategic investment, driving $1.5bn in sustainable run-rate savings

  • Managed technology finance portfolios of $200m–$4bn+, with ownership of planning, cost transparency, recharge methodologies and ExCo reporting across 30+ global programmes

  • Built and implemented finance teams of up to 55 FTEs from greenfield positions

KEY ORGANISATIONS

  • HSBC

  • Barclays

  • UBS

  • BNP Paribas

  • NatWest Bank

  • PWC

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