Oliver Ryan

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chief Financial Officer at Boundless

County Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Oliver Ryan is the Chief Financial Officer at Boundless, specializing in scaling global technology and fintech businesses. A graduate of University College Cork, he has a strong track record of driving profitability and leading financial strategy in high-growth, PE-backed environments like SumUp and SocialTalent.

He is dedicated to professional development, holding certifications in achieving goals and fostering critical thinking. His work colleagues have described him as goal-oriented, analytical, and an affable colleague who works effectively across teams and cultures.

Oliver was part of the leadership team that guided Boundless through its acquisition by global financial technology company Payoneer.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

Strong-Willed

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  They are very proud of what they do. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Scaling Fintech
His career at SumUp, SocialTalent, and Boundless has focused on scaling global technology and fintech businesses through rapid growth and investment events.
M&A Readiness
He played a key role in the recent acquisition of Boundless by Payoneer and previously led investor engagement during an advanced PE process at SocialTalent.
Financial Modeling
He has repeatedly built and implemented scalable financial models and budgeting frameworks to improve accountability and support strategic decision-making in his roles.

Media Appearances

Oliver has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Chief Financial Officer at Boundless
6-2024
Strategic Advisor at BeatMix
5-2023 - 5-2024
Chief Financial Officer at SocialTalent
1-2022 - 1-2023
CFO SumUp Ltd. at SumUp
4-2020 - 1-2023
VP of FP&A SumUp Group at SumUp

Education

2002 - 2004
ACMA from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
BComm from University College Cork

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Insights For Selling To Oliver

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Oliver is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Oliver

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Oliver move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Oliver take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Oliver

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