- Funding Circle Appointment:
- Adam Goodall appointed as the new Vice President of Product at Funding Circle.
- Goodall joins Funding Circle from Coconut, a UK fintech start-up he co-founded in 2016.
- Career Highlights:
- Goodall served as Chief Product Officer at Coconut, leading product development until its acquisition by GoSimpleTax.
- Previous collaboration with Sam O’Connor, Coconut’s co-founder, includes launching ProConfirm in 2012.
- Business Transition:
- Both Goodall and O’Connor stepping back from operational involvement in Coconut after the GoSimpleTax acquisition.
- O’Connor recently joined OakNorth to lead its business banking offering.
- Professional Expertise:
- Goodall has extensive experience working with small businesses, aligning with Funding Circle’s goals.
- Tasked with enhancing Funding Circle’s multi-product platform to better serve customer needs.
- Commentary on Appointment:
- Jerome Fernandez, Managing Director of FlexiPay at Funding Circle, praises Goodall’s experience in working with small businesses, emphasizing the value in solving customer pain points and securing funding.
- Vision for Funding Circle:
- Goodall’s role aims to contribute to the growth of Funding Circle’s platform and assist more customers in obtaining the necessary funding to succeed.