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Oxygen Finance

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.

Oxygen Finance HQ
Birmingham, England

Meet The Team

Ninian Wilson

Independent Non-Executive Director

Ninian Wilson is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Oxygen Finance, having joined in 2023 . Ninian also serves as Group Procurement Director and Chief Executive of Vodafone Procurement Company. He was previously Operations Director for Royal Mail Plc, and has held senior positions at Cable & Wireless Plc and Transco.

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.