Delio appoints former BNY Mellon exec Paul Burleton as COO

UK-based fintech company Delio has appointed Paul Burleton as its new chief operating officer (COO).

Paul Burleton, new COO of Delio

Burleton brings more than two decades worth of experience to his new role, joining from BNY Mellon, where he served as head of regulatory strategy, global operations and technology.

He has also held senior operations positions at Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers and Barclays. Prior to BNY Mellon, he spent six years in technology consulting where he led on various regulatory initiatives and built strategic partnerships with regtech solution providers.

At Delio, Burleton will be tasked with developing and enhancing the fintech’s operating model and adding value to their growing international client base.

Commenting on his appointment, Burleton says he intends to use his experience to accelerate Delio’s business.

“Having worked across financial services for more than two decades, I have a deep understanding of the challenges that our clients face in scaling their private market propositions,” Burleton adds.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, Delio helps financial institutions connect their clients with private investment opportunities “quickly, transparently and compliantly”. It operates in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Delio claims to serve over 90 clients across international private banks, wealth managers and angel networks, with more than $26 billion of investment opportunities shared across Delio’s platforms.