John Spellman is both a qualified accountant and banker. He spent his early years in banking, fund management and accountancy, specialising in various parts of the offshore industry before being appointed Managing Director of Clerical Medical Offshore. He transferred to the UK as Chief Operating Officer within Clerical Medical Financial Services before being appointed Managing Director of HBoS Financial Services. He has worked with and created a number of successful businesses and has wide experience liaising with government regulators. He has held approved status with the Isle of Man FSA in various roles and has acted as Strategic Advisor to the Isle of Man Government, specialising in finance and foreign direct investment for over 11 years before moving into technology businesses.
Appointment
Appointed to the Board on 4 May 2020. He is Chair of Conister Bank Limited.