Helping Organisations Thrive and Deliver Economic and Social Value
Oxygen Finance specialise in payments control, the procurement process and public sector market insight. We are also the UK’s leading provider of Early Payment programmes.
Our organisation exists to help businesses thrive, and deliver a wider benefit by funding public services within the local community.
Since 2004, we’ve created financial benefits and improved social value outcomes for the NHS, local and central government, and FTSE 100 companies.
Our products and services all work together to make things run smoothly. Oxygen’s early payment platforms get businesses paid faster, improve how public sector organisations buy and keep them compliant.
That includes FreePay which lets organisations pay their small and micro suppliers early for free. And for sales and marketing teams, our Insight Solutions help you understand how the public sector spends public money, so their prospecting time is wisely spent.
Oxygen Finance help public and private organisations do business with each other. We make payments easier and faster, so organisations can trade more effectively, and use big data and payment expertise to deliver a better social outcome.
At the heart of our work is a skilled, dedicated team, who are committed to great service and expertise in the public sector procurement process. We are determined to create a positive social impact for our clients and the people they serve.
Birmingham, England
Meet The Team
James Van Den Bergh
Chairman
James is the CEO of TruFin. James spun TruFin out of Arrowgrass Capital Partners in 2018, where he led the alternative finance team and private business. He began his career at Merrill Lynch before transitioning into investment management in 2003. James is a CFA Charterholder.
Ben Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Ben is responsible for company strategy, our social value commitment, and Oxygen’s continued rapid growth across geographies. Prior to joining Oxygen in 2009 as COO, Ben spent 15 years in procurement, supply chain and transformation, working internationally in telecoms, financial services and logistics sectors.
Andrew Price
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Price joined Oxygen in April 2020 and has over 20 years’ experience as a CFO having served several fast growing FTSE-listed and private equity backed companies across a diverse range of sectors. Prior to joining Oxygen he was CFO of The Rigby Group Plc and a founding member of Cuadrilla Resources.
Andrew Price
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Price joined Oxygen in April 2020 and has over 20 years’ experience as a CFO having served several fast growing FTSE-listed and private equity backed companies across a diverse range of sectors. Prior to joining Oxygen he was CFO of The Rigby Group Plc and a founding member of Cuadrilla Resources.
Ben Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Ben is responsible for company strategy, our social value commitment, and Oxygen’s continued rapid growth across geographies. Prior to joining Oxygen in 2009 as COO, Ben spent 15 years in procurement, supply chain and transformation, working internationally in telecoms, financial services and logistics sectors.
Chris Williamson
Sales Director, Insights
Chris Williamson heads-up the sales team for Oxygen’s Insights business, having joined in 2023. Chris has held a number of senior sales roles in procurement intelligence businesses, and has a strong commercial background drawing on his time in the automation, logistics, and automotive industries.
Clive Boddington
Chief Innovation Officer
Since joining in 2011, Clive has driven operational efficiency and effectiveness as COO. His focus now is driving innovation and growth through new products and partnerships. Previously Clive worked for 14 years at Accenture, Cable & Wireless and Royal Mail, and was a COO & CTO at a Telco start-up.
Dave Roudebush
EVP & GM Americas
David joined Oxygen in 2012 as Senior VP of Sales for North and South America. His past roles include positions as VP of Sales and Services for Peregrine Systems (sold to HP), Business Resource Group and Promisec, as well as COO of Planet Associates. He also served in the US Navy for five years.
John Newton
Marketing Director
John joined Oxygen in 2021, overseeing the promotion of Oxygen’s Early Payment and Insights solutions. A Chartered Marketer, John started his career working for companies including Yahoo!, Telewest, Carlton Television and TNS Global, later holding senior marketing and leadership roles in several ecommerce, subscription and startup businesses.
Libby Daniels
Director of Client Services
Libby is responsible for all client service management, supplier onboarding and programme improvement activities across Early Payment clients. Prior to joining Oxygen, Libby was part of a central government procurement team, responsible for significant IT transformation projects.
Rob Parker
Chief Technology Officer
Since joining Oxygen in 2016, Rob has been accountable for the technology strategy, data management, development and cross-functional delivery of the company’s products and integrations. Rob has over 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality and high-availability SaaS solutions, focussing on financial services.
Simon Whittle
Sales Director
Simon is responsible for growing Oxygen’s UK client base. Prior to joining Oxygen in 2015, Simon enjoyed a successful career with Royal Bank of Scotland, working in both the investment banking division and providing risk management solutions to the bank’s regional clients.
Stuart Nichols
Business Engagement
Director Stuart has responsibility for direct engagement with senior contacts within our client base and ensuring that opportunities and issues are addressed through our client services and senior relationship teams. Before joining Oxygen Stuart worked in project management for British Gas.
Vicki Sloane
Chief Client Officer
Vicki is responsible for post-sales client delivery. Prior to joining Oxygen in 2012, Vicki worked in Finance related roles across different industries and as a Consultant for KPMG and PwC. A qualified accountant, she has led projects including ERP implementations, shared services set-up, and business process transformations.