Freedom Finance: Hires Richard Parfitt as head of data science

Freedom Finance: Hires Richard Parfitt as head of data science

  • Freedom Finance, one of the UK’s leading digital lending marketplaces and embedded finance providers
  • Appointed Richard Parfitt as Head of Data Science
  • Following this appointment, Richard will lead the data products initiative, building and managing a multi-disciplinary team
  • Develop new services for customers and enhance data-driven capabilities driving further automation and intelligence
  • In this new role, Richard will use vast data resources to develop new services that help customers save money
  • Current technology is integrated across brands like Argos, ASDA Money, Co-op Bank, Creation, and The Very Group
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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