Damian serves as the Head of Payments Product and Schemes at NatWest. With over 30 years of experience in banking, primarily within payments, he specialises in payments strategy, product management and large programme delivery. Damian’ is currently helping to shape strategic UK payments initiatives and has a proven track record in innovation, transformation and customer-centric design. Formerly Head of Payments Strategy and Innovation at NatWest, he brings expertise in regulatory change, emerging technologies, and impactful product delivery. Damian is recognised for his clarity of vision, leadership, and purpose-driven approach to financial innovation.