Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Barnard brings over 15 years of experience in the finance sector, specialising in the growth and development of start-up and scale-up enterprises. In his new role, he will oversee Encompass’ global financial and business operations, managing critical areas such as finance, legal, human resources, revenue operations, IT, and information security.
This appointment marks a significant achievement in Encompass’ history, particularly reflecting on the past 12 months of strategic advancements. The company’s leadership expansion in this period includes significant appointments such as Neil Acworth as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Job den Hamer, former CEO of CoorpID, as Head of Business Development.
Barnard joined the Sydney-founded team at Encompass in 2016 as Head of Finance and has been a prominent figure in the company’s ascent. His efforts have been central to Encompass’ rapid international growth and operational development, most recently serving as VP of Finance and Business Operations from the London office.
Stuart Barnard expressed his enthusiasm about his new role: “I am delighted to continue what has been a remarkable journey at Encompass by taking up the role of CFO. It has been a privilege to be part of establishing the organisation as a global leader, with the foundations in place to continue to go from strength to strength, supported by a first-class team and innovation. It is a truly exciting time, and we are well placed to continue to flourish as a top player in the market, fuelled by our focus on unlocking the benefits of CDI for our customers.”
Wayne Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Encompass Corporation, highlighted Barnard’s significant contributions: “Stuart has been instrumental to the success of Encompass, from the early days until now, as we have developed our offering, operations and culture – all of which have allowed us to scale internationally.
“His knowledge, expertise, and business acumen have been vital to ensuring Encompass remains ahead of the curve, and the diverse, high-performing talent that he has brought into his teams has been central to not only how we operate on a daily basis, but to instilling the values that we pride ourselves on as a forward-thinking employer that enables individuals to thrive.”
Encompass leads the market with its innovative Corporate Digital Identity platform. The award-winning CDI platform combines real-time data and documentation from authoritative global sources, ensuring fast, accurate identity validation and verification for corporate customers. By using Encompass, leading banks can enhance customer experience, ensure consistent regulatory compliance, and mitigate risks effectively.
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