Automotive payments platform Bumper has appointed Allica Bank chief executive Richard Davies to its board as it accelerates expansion plans across Europe.
The move brings significant fintech scaling expertise to the business as it prepares to broaden its product offering and strengthen its position with dealerships.
Fintech experience to support scale
Davies has held senior roles across some of the UK’s fastest-growing fintech firms, including group chief operating officer at Revolut, where he helped scale the business from five to 15 million customers and expand into global markets.
He has also served as chief executive at OakNorth Bank and held senior leadership roles at HSBC and Barclays, alongside board experience at payments group Zepz.
At Allica Bank, Davies has overseen rapid growth, with the lender topping the Deloitte Fast 50 in both 2023 and 2024.
In his new role at Bumper, he will advise on strategy, governance and commercial expansion as the business continues to scale.
Growth strategy and product expansion
Bumper has outlined ambitious growth plans for 2026, including the launch of its first interest-bearing finance product, PayLonger, in the UK.
The product will allow customers to spread the cost of larger repair bills over a longer period, complementing the company’s existing interest-free buy now, pay later offering.
The business was recently named in the FT1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for the sixth consecutive year.
James Jackson, chief executive and co-founder at Bumper, said: “Richard brings deep strategic insight and a proven ability to guide high growth technology companies, and we look forward to benefiting from his experience as we continue to drive innovation across the automotive payments ecosystem.”
Davies added: “Bumper is scaling rapidly and advancing its position as a key technology partner for automotive retailers. Its powerful platform, innovation capabilities and clear strategic vision make it a compelling business to support as it enters its next phase of growth.”
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